| Page Views: 2,188 Last Visit to Chiang Mai: February, 2001 | Pat and ZoAnn's Excellent Adventures in Chiang Mai by Pat&ZoAnn - last update: Mar 8, 2007 |
| The moat aournd Chiang Mai's Old City |
On the banks of the Ping River, Chiang Mai is located in the Northern part of Thailand.
This site was originally inhabitated in the 8th century, and Chiang Mai was founded in 1296.
As the capital of Lanna, Chiang Mai flourished for many years. However, because of its close proximity to Burma, it suffered conflict for many years. Burma finally captured it in about 1558. After many years of struggle, Siam stepped in and regained control.
Today, Chiang Mai is a major city in the North of Thailand, and is a stark contrast with Thailand's southern regions. |
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| Pros: | "Very quaint and historical city" | | In A Nutshell: | "It's hard to believe this is in the same country as Ko Samui" |
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easterntrekker Wed Feb 28, 2007 12:34 UTC
Enjoyed your pages and pictures!! | thedouglas Wed Aug 23, 2006 04:22 UTC
Enjoyed reading about your Chiang Mai experience. I really like the wedding rings idea! | Aafia Sat Aug 12, 2006 06:51 UTC
Thanks for the visit. We're on our way home from the Far East after a wonderful month long trip. Your Chiang Mai tips are great. We very much enjoyed the city. Wish we could have stayed longer. Cheers, Afia | spitball Sun Feb 5, 2006 21:42 UTC
Hi Pat & ZoAnn, I loved Chiang Mai, and wonder if you didn't get to the top of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep? Its an incredible Wat. |
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