Saturday, February 25, 2012

Chiang Mai – Ancient, Scenic and Unique

Fondly dubbed as the ‘Rose of the North’, Chiang Mai is the main gateway to northern region of Thailand and is a place with picturesque natural beauty. The town is covered with mountains, fertile valleys, thick forests of teak and hill tribe villages, and is a must-visit destination for nature-loving travelers to Thailand.

If you’re seeking peace and solitude, there is no better place than Chiang Mai in Thailand. Mild climatic conditions and soothing natural vistas here create a perfect atmosphere for peaceful living. The surrounding mountains here house around 250,000 tribe people living with unique traditions, cultures and religious beliefs. The main communities surviving in Chiang Mai are Karen, Meo, Akha, Lahu, Lisu and Yao, each of them has its distinct way of lifestyle.

Historically speaking, Chiang Mai was established during late 13th century as the capital of Lanna – one of many independent kingdoms in Thailand at the time. However, with passage of time Lanna got overshadowed with the successive rise of Sukhothai and Ayutthaya. Historical attractions in Chiang Mai which include temples, shrines and colonial ruins are extremely impressive, and reflect the wealth of its past. Over the decades, Chiang Mai has been growing in term of tourism, infrastructure and modern facilities. A number of hotels, restaurants and café have been established to make it more popular among travelers. Many companies provide Thailand packages with inclusion of trip to Chiang Mai. To search for a Thailand package or a customized Bangkok package, one needs to search over Internet. Online availability of such packages has made it easy to plan a comfortable tour to Chiang Mai.

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