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Chiang Mai Travel Guide

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. Read More

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Hotels

Royal Princess Chiangmai

112 Changklan Road
Chiang Mai 50100 Map

Distance: 1.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

Shangri-La

89/8 CHANG KLAN ROAD
Chiang Mai 0 Map

Distance: 1.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

Amora Tapae

22 CHAIYAPHUM RD., CHANGMOI
Chiang Mai Map

Distance: 1.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars


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Attractions

3rd Eye Travel

A. Muang
220 Moo 1
Chiang Mai 50300 Thailand

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Air's Thai Culinary Kitchen

Muang District
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)

Airports

Major Airports near Chiang Mai

Distance (mi.)
Mandalay Annisaton Airport 288.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Chiang Mai

Distance (mi.)
Chiang Mai International Airport 2.7 map
Yangon Mingaladon Airport 232.1 map
Jinghong Gasa Airport 251.3 map

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Chiang Mai Vacation Rentals

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from: $642

Large 6 Bedroom House in Chiang Mai

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5
Sleeps: 12
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Blender, Coffee Maker, Computer Access, DVD Player, Internet Access, Linens, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels
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from: $56

ROYAL BELLE VISTA COUNTRY CLUB AT BELLE VILLA RESORT 2 Bedroom

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1.7
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, DVD Player, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Phone, Playground, Restaurant, TV
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from: $88

2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in CHIANG MAI, THAILAND

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Freezer, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Iron, Lakefront, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Oven, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Smoking OK, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Utensils

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