Chiang Mai city is the fifth largest city (according to the population size) of Thailand. Located about 800 km north of Bangkok, Chiang Mai is situated on the mountainous terrain of the highest type in Thailand. The city runs along the right bank of the Ping River, one of the largest and most important tributaries of the Chao Phraya River. Adjacent to Chiang Mai city, on the left bank of the Ping River is Lamphun town (the capital of Lamphun province). These two adjacent towns form the Chiang Mai Metropolitan Area.

Chiang Mai city

The main sights of Chiang Mai are ancient temples and bold Lanna architecture with curved wooden roofs on the top, intricate carvings inside along side many plated antiques and precious gold Buddha images. Chiang Mai city is therefore beautiful, peaceful and extremely sacred. Not only that, Chiang Mai also owns many beautiful natural landscapes, wild nature reserves and shopping as well as artistic destinations. These spectacular sights seeing will definitely leave an indescribable impression in every tourist’s hearts.