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Chiang Mai is a city built on the roots of the a traditional heritage that dig deep into the soil of time. It's a city with a beautiful cultural personality of is own. In addition, it's been blessed with much majestic beauty in nature. The people themselves are an unforgettable part of Chiang Mai. Handicrafts of silk, silver and wood are timeless souvenirs for visitors from all over the globe. Along with all this, a wide variety of accommodations, restaurants, and entertainment all help to make Chiang Mai one of Thailand's prime tourist attractions. |
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Chiang Mai, 761 kms. by rail, approximatcly 700 kms. by road north of Bangkok, with an area of 20,107.1 sq.lms., Thailand's second largest city and capital of the northern region. Chiang Mai is administratively divided into 22 Amphur districts : Muang Chiang Dao, Doi Saket, Fang, Hod, Mae Chaem, Mae Taeng, Phrao, San Kamphaeng, Mae On, San Sai, Wiang Haeng, Chom Thong, Doi Tao, Hang Dong, Mae Ai, Mae Rim, Omkoi, Samoeng, San Pa Tong, Saraphi, Chai Prakan and Mae Wang |
Situated between north latitude 17 - 21 and east longitude 98 - 99, the province of Chiang Mai is found in the upper area of Thailand's northern region. Chiang Mai valley is 310 meters ( 1,027 feet ) above sea level. The widest point of the province measures 136 kms. ( 85 miles ), and the longest 320 kms. ( 200 miles ). To the north, a 277 kms. ( 141.82 miles ) stretch of mountains divides Chiang Mai's northern districts of Fang and Mae Ai from Myanmar's ( Burma's ) Chiang Tung ( shan ) State. In certain areas, the Kok River also acts as a border between Chiang Mai and Myanmar. On the east, Chiang Mai is bordered by the Chiang Rai, Lampang, and Lamphun province. The Mae Tuen River, Ream Mountain, Luang Mountain separates Chiang Mai's South from the province of Tak. Some portions of Chiang Mai's South also border the Lamphun province. To the west, Chiang Mai is bordered by Mae Hong Son province. |
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