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Chiang Mai, the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand, is the capital of Chiang Mai Province and the home of traditional Lanna culture. Seven hundred km north of Bangkok, it sits among some of the highest mountains in the country. The city stands on the Ping river (or Mae Ping as the locals call it), a major tributary of the Chao Phraya river.

In recent years, Chiang Mai has become an increasingly modern city, although it lacks the cosmopolitan gloss of Bangkok. It has many attractions for the thousands of foreign visitors who come each year. Among the attractions are the wonderfully friendly local people and the delicious Lanna food, unique to Northern Thailand.

Chiang Mai's historic importance is derived from its important strategic location on an ancient trade route. Long before the modern influx of foreign visitors, the city served as an important centre for handcrafted goods, umbrellas, jewelry (particularly silver) and woodcarving. Chiang Mai also served as a religious center in Thailand; Chiang Mai has hundreds of temples with in the city center and surrounding area. No trip to Thailand is complete without a visit to this cultural centre.

Cooking School highly recommended!
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Chiang Mai Travel Blogs

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Aug 18, 2008 – Aug 25, 2008
Day 6 : sunnyIt's my last day in Chiang Mai. I love it here so much that I didn't want to leave. Seriously!!We didn't wake up til around noon. So lazy that morning. Had brunch and went to a lake. It's about 20 minutes away from tuk tuk. We asked him to take us there and wait us for a few hours. It'…
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This trip was featured on Thursday September 4th, 2008
A Merry Christmas in Chiang Mai with all mpals from SpicyThai.
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Aug 24, 2008 – Jun 23, 2009
'You expose the film in me, we're drawing : Rings around the World. Sooner or later we will melt together and draw : Rings around the World.'   -  'Rings Around the World', The Super Furry Animals And so it is, in the comforting embrace of SpicyThai Backpackers Hostel and the s…
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Good things happen to those who leave Phuket.
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Jan 21, 2008 – Sep 30, 2008
Doi Inthanon National Park, 90 km southwest of Chiang Mai, is home to numerous waterfalls, hiking trails, and the highest point in Thailand. Our plan for the day was to see the highlights and do some hiking. Our driver, Deer (same guy as two days ago), came for us at 10am. But Steve had a surprise …
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This trip was featured on Tuesday April 1st, 2008

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