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The name of the capital of the former Kingdom of Lanna, Chiang Mai literally means "New City". Because of its stunning location, surrounded by mountains and at the Maenam Ping river (Ping River), Chiang Mai has been given the nickname of "Rose of the North".

Holiday Inn Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand
The Holiday Inn, Chiang Mai. From 34.43 €

Today, Chiang Mai is a modern city with international hotels, shopping centers and clubs, the gateway to northern Thailand and a melting pot for many different mountain peoples (Hill Tribes) of the North.
Chiang Mai has an international airport and is also connected to the Thai railway network. Trains from Bangkok will travel about 11 hours, while the plane takes only one hour.
Chiang Mai is the starting point for trips into the mountains of northern Thailand and is also the center of arts and crafts in Thailand. The city is home to more than 200 Buddhist temples. The most famous one and the landmark of the city in the mountain temple "Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.
The city combines the pleasuresand services of a big city with the atmosphere of a cute small proince town.

Due to the plasant climate, low prices and friendly people, many people from Thailand as well as foreigners have decided to settle down in Chiang Mai.

 
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