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Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Province is located in northern Thailand on the banks of the Ping River, and adjacent to Shan Province to the north. It is one of the most important cultural areas in the country. It is also the second largest province in Thailand; It has an area of 20,107.0 square kilometers, and is inhabited by about 1,649,457 people, according to the latest statistic conducted in 2005. [1]
The governorate is distinguished by its long history; It was the capital of the Kingdom of Lanna in 1296, and then became part of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya in 1599, and there are many traditional Thai temples in the province. [2]
Tourism in Chiang Mai
Distinguished geography and ancient monuments are among the main reasons for attracting tourists to it continuously and in large numbers; It contains many mountains and green hills, and a group of dense forests, rivers, and temples, in addition to that, the state has established large numbers of hotels and resorts, estimated at more than 33 thousand, and their aim is to serve the tourists. [2]
The number of tourists there reached more than five million annually, which increased the state’s material income and made it aspire to greater ambitions to increase that number, as the governorate administration sought to host the World Expo for the year 2020. [2]
The most beautiful tourist places in Chiang Mai
Among the most beautiful areas, places and tourist attractions in Chiang Mai are the following: [3]
- Mi Sa Butterfly Garden: It is a garden that includes large numbers of butterflies of diverse and distinctive colors, and the garden is considered one of the most attractive places for children and families.
- Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden: It is a garden that contains many plants that visitors enjoy, in addition to conducting many studies and research on them. The garden was opened in 1992.
- Wat Chedi Luang Temple: It is one of the oldest temples in Chiangmai Province, and is characterized by the splendor of its construction that impresses everyone who witnessed it. Lessons are given in the temple to learn the English language, in addition to the availability of schools for monks in it.
- The Old Town: It is the oldest place in the province, and is characterized by the presence of fortified red trenches, a group of old houses and temples, and there are museums that contain the ancient ruins of the region, as well as small cafes to provide comfort to the tourist and help him enjoy his trip, and what is distinctive in this town is that the tourist can rent A bicycle for him to ride around the town lanes.
- Mesa Valley: It is a valley characterized by its greenery and the presence of mammals in it, especially elephants. There, elephants are trained in strange and recreational movements, which increases the tourist’s enjoyment when seeing that animal doing these exercises and movements.
- Archaeological Flower Garden: The garden contains thousands of types of flowers in a wonderful and distinctive format that fascinates everyone who sees it.
References
- ↑ “Chiang Mai Everything You Need to Know About Chiang Mai” , chiangmai , Retrieved 8-14-2018. Edited.
- ^ “CHIANG MAI”، tourismthailand, Retrieved 14-8-2018. Edited.
- ↑ Casey Hynes, “12 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Chiang Mai”، planetware, Retrieved 14-8-2018. Edited.
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