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Chiang Mai (New City) was founded in 1296 by King Mengrai as the capital of the first independent Thai state, Lanna Thai (Kingdom of One Million Rice Fields). It became the cultural and religious center of the northern Tai, those who had migrated from southern China to dwell in Thailand, and remained so throughout the turbulent period of recurring Burmese attacks. The Burmese finally captured Chiang Mai in 1556 and occupied it until King Taksin retook the city in 1775, driving the Burmese forces back to near the present border. Burmese influence on religion, architecture, language, cuisine, and culture, however, remains strong.
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220 Moo 1 Chiang Mai 50300 Thailand Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Air's Thai Culinary Kitchen
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9/1 Nong Prateep Road, T. Nong Pakrung Chiang Mai 50000 Thailand Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Bike & Bite
23/1 Sriphum Road
Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) AirportsMajor Airports near Chiang Mai
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