Showing posts with label the most important city of north Thailand. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the most important city of north Thailand. Show all posts

February 14, 2013

The Most Culturally Significant City In Northern Thailand...


CHIANG MAI,THAILAND

Wat Phantao Chiang Mai
Wat Phantao

Chiang Mai means "new city" and was so-named because it was the new capital, founded in 1296. In recent years, Chiang Mai has become an increasingly modern city and has been attracting over 5 million visitors each year, of which between 1.4 million and 2 million are foreign tourists and it is now the most important city of north Thailand, Chiang Mai is one place where there is something for everyone.