Wat Chiang Man

The temple was built in 1297 at the site of his camp when he is probably building the Kingdom. This is the first temple built in Chiang Mai and there are some very old artifacts. The oldest is the Chang Lom chedi. It is in such a way that may have originated from Sri Lanka via Sukhothai, or Pagan. Fifteen representatives of the waters of the elephant is not universally popular as the.
Alternatives lotus pond in the scriptures and the temple there. Stele in front of the temple was recorded in 1581 and is one of the oldest records known as the founder of Chiang Mai.
Temples, two twins. Big pagoda has been renovated by the Education City in 1920 stood on the Srivijaya Buddha image. (Just before the altar) is written on the basis of square that is slightly biased for in 1465. This is the most ancient Buddha statues, date found so far in Chiang Mai. Research shows that a new veneer to cover the holes and cracks that indicate the age of the image.
A small chapel in the north (open 9:00 to 17:00) Two small. The most famous statue. Stone is a Bas relief - which may come from Sri Lanka in the eighth century. This is said. Having the power to bring rain and the focus of the temple festival will run from May 1 to 5.
His last name is a picture of the crystal Khamani Chamadevi she brought from Singapore when she became the first king of Haripunchai. It has survived the burning Haripunchai when it is leveled by the Monkey King, and was honored rights. Natural disasters.

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Wat Phra Singh

He is the ultimate measure of art runner. His father, Wang Fu (r.1328 - 37) to accommodate the bone - the first tower, the Pa-yu Wang (55 r.1337) bamboo rod Wat temple built in Chiang Mai Lions before, but now has. Switch to the first thin Sihing Buddha 1367 years.

wat phra singh

Singh Buddha, Chiang Mai, the temple is almost certainly at the age ThailandThe Kawila, abandoned - like a pagoda and a temple to be established, fair (r.1813 - 21) and his successor Prince Juan Bala (R. 1821 -. 1825), he further added. (Or rebuilt) in the local church and the Bible offers a library building. Implement further improvements in 1920 was primarily the supervision of construction and reconstruction of Srivijaya Sita. Library of the Church and the Bible has been updated in 1929.

A typical example, the recently restored church, the construction of the temple is a runner style throne with an image of a house Sihing. This term refers to the elegant gold pattern for decoration. In front of three buildings. Terrace is carved gables and a decorative paint from the door.

Temple, Shin Buddhism, Chiang Mai, the temple wall mural ThailandOn, the wrong part of the original design commissioned by it. They are known for their style over time, soil in northern Thailand and Myanmar - have been described in detail in the pages of the site.

wat phra singh

Prince Sangthong shows two gold horns fable fable of the day the wall above the south Phoenix is ​​shown the power of a long and heroic struggle murals. Indra before the intervention of evil, so I finally succeeded.

Reconstruction of the back in the past, before 1920, to show the original form of the work clearly. Most of the details, however, has been lost.

The north wall shows the actions performed by Chinese artists have not been found in the small screen in the center top of the wall.

He ThailandDirectly San, Chiang Mai. The eastern part of the main stupa, the temple is surrounded by elegant sculptures and paintings in the door lever. Temples are usually locked, towering shrine known as the Buddha. The shape of the shrine is said to be similar to the structures that stood in the temple in Lamphun has been used previously allowed.

Storage space, a small Bible - season after season - in the northeast corner, in the north is the best product of its kind. Located in the decoration of wood has occurred, it was decorated with carvings and paint king, covered with glass mosaics and gold.

Behind the administrative building of the temple, housing the Reclining Buddha and the monks and a small auditorium.

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Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep

doi suthep

History
The original founders of the temple remains a legend that has many different versions. The temple is said to have been in 1383 on the establishment of the first pagoda was built [1] Over time, the temple has been enlarged and made more elegant with more sacred added. One of Abbey Road was built in 1935. The white elephant in the legend. Shrine White Elephant.
According to the legend of Sumanathera Sukhothai, the monk had a dream the dream that God told him to go and look for relics Pang brake Sumanathera ventured Pang brakes, is said to have found the bones, many of which want to bone the shoulder of the Buddha. The elemental power, it glowed, it great to be able to move itself and replicate itself at a souvenir Dharmmaraja Sumanathera King ruled Sukhothai.
The festival ran for president in a ceremony Dharmmaraja Sumanathera to the invention do not show any abnormality in appearance, and the kings of doubtful authenticity of the relics that Sumanathera it.
However, King Nu Naone heritage of the Lanna Kingdom heard of a monk and gave it to him instead. License in accordance with Dharmmaraja 1368, Sumanathera a gift now Lamphun, northern Thailand. Clearly divided into two elements, one of the same size as the other is smaller than the original. The memorial is housed in a small chapel in the garden of flowers is placed in a white elephant which will be released back into the forest king. Chang is said to have climbed Doi Suthep, Doi cane in place of the elephant. (Chang, sugar, large) was preaching at the scene three times before his death. It is interpreted as the symbol and the king ordered the construction activity Naone of the temple.
 Wat Doi Suthep. Stairs to Wat Doi Suthep.
Temple can be reached from Chiang Mai in the street. Of parking in the temple, visitors can climb 309 steps to get to the pagoda or a foreigner, 30 cost for the training (or $ 50 U.S. if you want to measure tram.Entry two tickets. tram) in [3], is free for Thai nationals.
Once inside the temple; Visitors must remove their shoes. Visitors must dress properly. The copper-plated chedi is the most sacred temples in the area. Site within the bells and shrines Buddhist pagodas. Painting in the temple of Buddhism and Hinduism. The Lord of the Emerald Buddha and statues of the Hindu god Ganesh format. Chiang Mai, you can see the other side of the temple.

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angkhang

About 20 kilometers before the parties closed the RTE 1249 in Doi well-being of Thailand's "Little Switzerland", KM 25 to 1300 meters from the highway and the temperate climate throughout the year, to support growing flowers, vegetables and fruits. Wood are usually found only in very cold weather. Click here to learn more!
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Several tribal villages, such as Ban Luang, Ban-kun classes Bangma and frogs, and the forest can be visited on the slopes. Many of these villages to support the Royal agricultural projects in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Doi well-being of the route map, ride a bicycle and explore the forest village. Good sources of information, Mr. Doi environmental well-being is the natural resorts and well-being Macku mule riding, cycling and hiking to the hill tribe villages of the area.
Off before the nineteen kilometers to Doi well-being, you can make a detour on the RTE 107 west 12 km dirt road off to visit a house with old-fashioned feel bou KMT Yunnan.
Path is more beautiful is the "Road to Doi well-being of many RTE 1178, the wind along the mountain ridge to the west slope. Follow this road until I recently visited on a regular basis joint Arunothai China. (Part II Myanmar) military move YAA baa ( amphetamine tablets crude oil) across the border from Burma to the Thai market. Doi well-being on the road, I will not be interesting in a nearby village in Yunnan you will see a lot of horses and mules are still used to transport goods in the domestic .
Near the summit of Doi well-being of family values ​​and villages and left many parts of Yunnan.
Part of the Amari, well-being of the natural resorts (0 5345 0110; www.amari.com / rate; 1 / 5 classes 1 Wu Qin, Bank of America, Fang; ř 3000 - 3900B;) is a luxury hotel of the accident. Large, elegantly designed cottages located in a large slope, stone fireplace in the winter at both ends of the hall. There is a great restaurant, in one place, for the production of organic matter from a nearby agricultural, Royal said Macku, resort is a good source of information about regions, and provide clues to his tribal village. , Mountain bike, ride a mule to go, and bird watching. Arrangements for transfer to the resort a call.
Okinawa Guest House (053,450,008; class-kun, Bank of America, Fang; each 350B) with eight bungalows large shared hot shower and toilet.
At the base of the slope the second open-air restaurant serves a variety of foods is important in Thailand and the Yunnan Muslim

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the Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden

Since the Queen in 1999. The name of the Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden to the north, this oasis has become a center that is internationally recognized for research on plant-related services between biodiversity and environmental conservation. Beautiful place for the general public.
The foothills of Doi Suthep National Park, adjacent to the park about 2 miles from the camp, 12 km marker on Mae Rim Agriculture Elephant Sat May - 27 kms north of Chiang Mai from the street, please enter through the visitors to the park. Manicured lawn and the data center bridge over the stream, and pick an explosion of color from the flower beds are beautiful, friendly and helpful staff manned a stand near the main entrance. From there, across nearly a thousand hectares of the area visitors can take a number of nature trails.
# 1 chasing waterfalls, rock gardens, nurseries, orchid in Thailand Trail # 2: Botanical Garden. Trail # 3: ivy. Trail # 4: Complex Glasshouse, a souvenir.
1 The Promenade, flowers in Thailand natural habitat of the tree you can see a lot of plants and herbs. The four main courses.

    Botanic Garden Trail - a visitor to this road, banana, palm trees, grouped by families of those plants such as pine will be displayed.
    Collection of climbing vines, and (weak plant scrambling up the trunk and attach themselves to plants or other objects), then there are the climbers. This is a beautiful street lined with more than 200 types of ivy.
    Next to the waterfalls and ornamental beds: Saturday, May Shenjianxiang. Saturday, May through waterfalls and streams, trails are in bed, ornamental plants, leading to a collection of orchids in Thailand. This plant has been introduced along the sidewalk of the family.
    Trail of the value of medicinal plants that are connected by a team of park and specific knowledge about medicinal plants. This corridor has been designated specifically for the plant. In this collection, many native species with medicinal value has been on display along the sidewalk.
The vast greenhouse complex on a hill held by the Crown Prince in 2001. Vajiralongkorn, position, performance and emissions of eight four greenhouse exhibit, as well as plenty of native and exotic, and others, including the type of host plant complex will be grouped according to the terms of use and the environment. their Moisture in the atmosphere and at the time of the ventilation and lighting are automatically monitored and controlled.
It is now the focus of an exhibition of orchids and lilies, Queen Sirikit of this month to celebrate her birthday on August 12, 2005 No.73, was in the heart of the company.
Indeed, home to over 350 species of orchids are on display here at the home of the largest collections of orchids found in the native forests of the kingdom.
Greenhouse with a floor area of ​​1,000 square meters and stands 33 meters high, home of the complexity of the rainforest. As the name implies, it is the Spa City, such as, bananas, and belongs to the ginger family, Southeast Asia and tropical countries are very diverse.
Drying House: The features of plants such as cacti and Agaves of the United States, such as living in the desert, and euphorbias aloe from Africa and euphorbes native is a collection of cycads in the home of the most primitive of seeds.
House of orchids and ferns are as follows: There are a variety of orchids and tropical ferns including 1200, 177 kinds of gardens, collections of family life, which has 80 species of native orchids and 350.
Nong rivers, lakes and marshes that shelter the plants growing at the edge of the body away with more than 100 species: the greenhouse, four are at home. Beautiful water lilies on display here is a collection of water hyacinth and water fern.
Park also has facilities for researchers and students at all levels, the number of joint projects that have been determined by the number of organizations and universities across the country. Students and researchers are welcome to use the library in the area of ​​higher plants. Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden is open daily from 1630-0830.

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about chiang mai

(Chiang Mai) have such records

Chao Phraya River basin, Yunnan, and long-distance trade routes between the Ping River valley, respectively.

market chiang mai

Archaeological evidence of at least two thousand years ago, the first inhabitants of the valley, and iron tools were still used. (- 10th century 6) Lawa Dvaravati who was quickly replaced by the storage period is called the month. Along the preparation of the project, Sun is found in the 8th century (Lamphun) Haripunchai, details, select the fertile valley. Valley "high culture" is the first city-state.

Chiang Mai - - 1296 a rich valley, the King of Thailand Haripunchai Mangrai captured a strong leader and a "start-up capital of Wiang Kum Kam attraction, Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Thailand select a specific site in the city - all in the foothills of the mountains to provide water and trees.

Chiang Mai (one million of the state sector) in the 15th century, enjoying a golden age is to get the nation's capital. In this era, is now a strong local kingdom in northern Thailand, Laos, North West, Xishuangbanna in southern Yunnan and the eastern Shan states of Burma, to the controller configuration. Note - the Theravada Buddhist religion - people under the influence of a century that figure will be felt beyond the borders of the national cultural property.

wall chiang mai

However, import, Burma, Pegu Bayinnaung, united under King Siam Ayutthaya Thailand and were caught in the middle. Ayutthaya in the 14th century and 15 more times to drain the state's ability to fight imports. Internal conflict and repression, exacerbated by the throne, the city has fallen kinge Bayinnaung 1558 Burmese army.

Two centuries (1558-1774), Chiang took control of Burma. Chiang Mai, the city in a state of war for military purposes, and exploitation of Ayutthaya to the Burmese refused luck. Done to quell the uprising.

Ultimately, however, associated with the northern Thai troops, driving out of Burma Siam Chiang Mai is so weak that it completely abandoned.

What station residents and Tai (Shan), with the help of Hat Yai, and Siam, in 1796, before the Ring Chao Chiang Mai Thailand, Lampang Kawila, and concessions are part of Thai Muang Kengtung and repopulated Kengtung he formally re: Chiang Mai, you can set. Chiang Mai and Lamphun Kawila tie down for a few days a group of people who now feel their country.

Thai Siam ally, Chiang Mai, has gained strength.

Wiang Kum Kam, Chiang Mai, in the forests of teak ThailandDuring 19th century north of the West to increase profits, but in Thailand the King (MA V) of Siam was forced in 1892 to take over management. In the second half of this century, as well as the first Western country, overseas Chinese have established themselves in the valley.

(The name will come in 1949, Thailand), Siam and economic integration has been strengthened with the opening of the railway in 1921. However, the historical trade route north - Kengtung County in Xishuangbanna in Yunnan and Myanmar, Jinghong - many people in this century has been blocked by political obstacles.

70 and 80, before tourism development thus downtown Chiang Mai.

Over 20 years, the modern urban culture and see the development of consumer traffic. Bangkok should develop a saturation. About 200,000 of 1.5 million people in Chiang Mai has a population of yoga and how to create a good home for Mai. Chiang Mai plans to offer bright prospects for the establishment 700 years to attract capital from the core area of ​​influence connecting Chiang Mai to keep trade routes.

Bring important day in history
767

(or in the early ninth century) Haripunchai was founded by hermits who invited Princess Chamadevi of Lop Buri to rule.
1259

Mangrai the (1259-1317 R) is the king of the amount Ngoen. Chiang Rai (1262) and then moved his capital Peng (1268) to.
1281

King began Mangrai Haripunchai. Wiang Kum Kam capital was moved around 1288.
1296

King of Chiang Mai can Mangrai.
1345

King Pha Yu (r.1337 - 1355) Wat Phra Singh, the king and his son, Ward set up my dynasty began laying the groundwork for the golden age to get.
1371

King Ward I (r.1355 - 1385) Phra Sumana Thera-watt Suan Dok, the main impact of culture has been established Sinhalese Buddhist sect founded.
1385

King Saen Muang mother (1385-1401 R), 1387 Ayutthaya, Sukhothai and pushed back the attack, but he lost in the attack.
1405

King Sam Fang Garden (1401-1441 R) defeated the army and the country's integration to Yunnanese.
1449

King of Tilokarat (r.1441 - 1487) and LA was the pinnacle of its power. Mangrai most of the royal family as the "golden age" is considered to bring him and then taken to a Buddhist works and build support.
1477

Jet watts peak yards brought her to modify the culture 8th World Buddhist Council met in a Buddhist Canon.
1495

King of Muang Kaew (r.1495 - 1526) art patronage of the great king final form can be obtained. His successor, King Chettarat (r.1526 - 38 and 1543-45), made a statement supporting his son, then was assassinated after sitting.
1545

Earthquakes a year, the two central Ayutthaya Phra Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai, the prince and the damage attack failed.
1546

Luang Phrabang, provincial capital of Lan Xang Setthathirat Wang (invited) to bring him back to the capital of the death of his father to climb to the throne in 1547. The head of the civil war between the states have taken the fall.
1551

Invite the heads of local governments, the Phra Mekuti (r.1551 - 1564) began a regime of oppression and popular. He is said to have brought misfortune to act of worship of Chiang Mai banned column.
1558

The conflict in Burma, Chiang Mai, not decreased. Mangrai prince of the last descendants Mekuti, trails are still in power.
1564

Mekuti Burmese regime has tried to fire can not catch it. Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya fell to the Great Bayinnaung 1569 for the base was attacked by.
1598

King Naresuan of Ayutthaya (r.1590 - 1605), Chiang Mai occupation. Chiang Mai in 1614 and fell into Burma.
1661

King Narai the (r.1656 - 1688) was held in Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya was arrested summary.
1767

Burmese destroyed Ayutthaya east. King Taksin of Siam in Berry ssoneun build strength, gathered.
1774

Chiang Mai, Lampang and Chao Phraya Siam Kawilaof Chaban defeat them, are supported in Burma.
1776

Chiang Mai was abandoned.
1796

Chao Kawila (r.1781 - 1815), Chiang Mai is reset.
1868

King of Thailand - Rama V (r.1868 - 1910) established the foundations of the modern state began a reform.
1871

Chao is Inthawichayanon (r.1871 - 1897) selling independent ruler of Chiang Mai has become a sign. "
1874

Sharm government began taking over Take the High Commissioner.
1885

Telegraph went to Chiang Mai
1892

Siam is the "administrative unit Monthon Phayap" also participated in the making.
1893

Bring the region's traditional in France, Laos, Thailand, was forced to transfer.
1902

Middle of the riots in North Liberty is most impressive.
1921

Railway reached Chiang Mai. Education was made compulsory.
1932

Has been the province of Chiang Mai, Thailand.
1946

Extreme Bhumiphol Adulyadej King Rama of Siam (Thai name was officially recognized in 1949) became King

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Chiang Dao

temple chiang dao

Chiang Dao is located above the valley of the River Ping on the slopes of green hills of Doi Chiang Dao. The name means "City of Stars " and comes from the name of its Previously, only one star or "(Time) of the star" True to its name, the limestone mountain to 2186 meters (7174 feet) to Chiang Dao district of. Housing is impressive in a quiet location with lovely little sense of the exotic northern Thailand.

tunnel chiang dao

Chiang Road, 72 km in Chiang Mai to Fang and Tha Highway 107 tonnes.
Plane Nearest major airport in Chiang Mai. Water, air conditioning, a taxi will be charged around 1000 - 1200 baht one way (~ $ 35US).
By bus How to easiest, cheapest, so you can access Chiang Road, is to live in or near the side of Highway 107. Along the road next to each place, you can wave down a bus or a very good Songtheaw Chiang Mai (40 baht), or square (40 baht). Regular buses (in the 6:00 to 18:00, every half hour)
There are buses every day from Chiang Mai up to six tonnes of temporary housing, stops along the river channel. 90 minutes, 40 baht.
Where you can ask the driver to stop along the way, that is better than wool from Chiang Road bus stop, where Sontheaw charged 100 baht or more drivers to give a ride to the resort.
Avoid
Most hotels can set a rental bike from about 200-300 baht / day. This is the most expensive option, because very few taxis in town, their pricing strategy, is ready to pay 150 baht per trip, no matter how much you are from one of barter.
Taxis are usually in the 7-11 near the city, for better negotiations with taxi drivers, rather than asking the hotel as they mark their prices are sometimes quite significant.
View

    Chiang Tung Road (ถ้ำ เชียงดาว Tan River Road), 5 km from the main road. The most famous attraction here, providing 12 km of the stalactites, the cave is full - even though only five of the tunnel is open to the public. Chambers is great, but the lack of spectacular decorations. Joined: 20 baht electricity. You can visit the cave part of the individual lights, or lanterns to hire a guide to see the cave. This will be charged 100 baht each, plus tour will want to end around 100 baht / person (go to the temple?). Bring your own flashlight recommendations.

    Bird Watching

    Hot Springs watershed by a certain number of pipes of the Federal Reserve.

    San Phakia is a place on the mountain overnight camping in a beautiful scenery, and Doi Luang Chiang Dao, and the valley below. In the month of January is the place to see cherry blossom flower fully. Tents, blankets, mattresses and sleeping bags for Ads (300 baht / tent). Some cottages are also available. Access via 24 km of roads; sodium Society of the main road. Actual driving a small bike, but did not improve bicycle tires in the streets.
What Falls National Park in Chiang Road Falls National Park in Chiang Road
City Jiangdao Jiang Road, near National Park [1], which covers an area of ​​1.000 square kilometers of beautiful steep mountains in the area. As very high, it is cold and dry from the plains, and can get really cold in the winter. Local is a subtropical plant, with a variety of bamboo and a number of mountain streams and waterfalls. Local is a popular hiking because there are many mountains in addition to Mountain View, Lisu and Karen villages scattered in the park.

    Doi Luang Chiang Dao (ดอย หลวง เชียงดาว) at 2225 m is the highest mountain in the area (and the third highest of all in Thailand) and qualified as a two-day trip.
[Edit] supplier Hiking

    Chiang Dao Nest tourism and trekking, offers a variety of 2-3 day trips in national parks. Small, private groups, local hill tribes tour, at around 1,000 baht / person / day all inclusive.
Doi Luang Chiang Dao () is a limestone mountain area wildlife Chiang Road, Pa Dao. Cone-shaped mountain is 2,195 meters above sea level, so that after the third highest mountain in Thailand, Doi Inthanon and Doi Pa Hom Pok. Narrow plateau overlooking spectacular mountain scenery, including sea mist on the basis of the size of Chiang Road, Phi Doi Sam Agriculture, Chiang Road, Mountain, and the end of the Doi Inthanon the Far East. Peak cold and windy. It is full of rare highland flowers, birds and butterflies. Doi Chiang Kai-shek visited the channel needs the approval of the Director of Wildlife Department, Royal Forest Department. This should be set at least 2 weeks prior to departure. Call 025612947 for more information.
Transport: Peak foot access. In the Chiang Dao cave, guides, porters and transferred to the start of the use of existing Chartered. car rental cost about 900 baht, 300 baht per person Porter. Chiang Dao Hill tourist facilities there. Visitors must bring their own sleeping bags, food and water. If you are a very suitable Trekkers you might be up and down, if you start very early in the day, local residents confirmed. There is a small village near the northern part of accommodation from the road, easily accessible by paved road motorcycles.
Down the hill in the vicinity of the class is probably Tam Trail, located in a cave near the river channel. Tracks pretty steep, but it can shorten the walking distance to refuse. It is quite difficult to climb.
    
 


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Every Tuesday morning, the city has a large market, trading under the hilltribe people.

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Three Kings Monument

Three Kings Monument

Located in the walled city center, this statue tribute to the three kings who helped design and lay in Chiang Mai; King Mengrai the founder of Chiang Mai, King of Ramkamhaeng Sukothai; and King Ngam Muang of Payao.
Royal sculpture shows together and represent a significant monument of friendship that has been reproduced several times and can be seen in various guises in the rest of the city. Holidays are often a monument in front of the town square.
The statue is located in front of the old provincial hall building, which is currently occupied by the city of art and cultural center. A visit is worth in the center of attention-grabbing cover shows attention to the history of Chiang Mai and the surrounding area.

In one corner of the square you will find Wat Sadoe Muang, which means "navel of the city church." The church now demolished, but you can see both Chedi, which was built in 14 century, and some interesting images of Buddha.

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Inthanon mountain

Doi Inthanon

Plum jam in the Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest mountain is located in. This mountain in the past, is known as Doi Luang Prabang. (Meaning mountain) or Doi Ang Ka, a collection of some tests of crows near the base of the mountain to the top of the pond means. Doi Inthanon is the name of the king honored. Inthawichayanon. The forests in the north are concerned about trying to cure them of the last king of Chiang Mai. His command to change the name after his death, Doi Luang Prabang, Life continue.

Flower garden inthanon

Doi Inthanon Mountain, or on Daen also grateful, as the Lao mountain range separating Myanmar from Thailand has been identified is a part. These range from the Middle West, Mountain system, apart from the valley of the Mekong River Basin Salween. Thanks on Doi Luang Chiang Mai, Dao high mountain peaks (eg 2175 m), Doi Pui (1,685 meters), and Doi Suthep (1,601 m).

1954 forest around Doi Inthanon National Park in Thailand as one of the original 14 have been preserved. 1972 and 1975 the region has increased, so now it to 482.40 square kilometers, is true. Park National Park of Thailand, both the highest number of bird species and 362 total result, many different sectors, including climate and environment, the maximum height of 2,565 m to 800m, held in the lowlands. The park is often called the roof of Thailand.

inthanon

On the main road to the summit of Doi Inthanon stood two Napamaytanidol Chedi. This temple was built to honor the 60th anniversary of the King and Queen in 1987 and 1992 respectively.
Geologically the mountain is a granite batholith in the north-south oriented mountain. Second highest peak, Doi Hua Mod this range at 2340 m. Luang

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chaing mai airport

 Position
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Chiang Mai International Airport PLC, Thailand (AOT) under the responsibility of the airport is one of five international airports in the north of scenic beauty and culture is a major gateway to North Korea today, the entire Thai travel and tourism plays an important role in promoting At the airport, airlines and passengers more than 9 2000000, 15000 16000 tons mithwamului flights are handled at the airport.
Location
 In longitude 98 ° 57 '58 "and latitude 18 ° 46'18 ", altitude 1.035 feet, 4 km, from Chiang Mai International Airport is a southwestern city.





 ICAO: VTCC - International Air Transport Association: carbon nitride
Service at the airport 6:00 am - 23:30
18/36 runway, 3,100 meters long, 45 meters wide
 
Accommodation capacity of 24 flights per hour
Asphalt concrete
PCN's 75/F/D/X/T resistance 
Airport Facts

6 taxiway
Apron Area: 85,996 m2
Aircraft parking stands: there are 16 parking spaces for aircraft, carbon nitride, which is two doors down contacts / 14 remote parking spaces.

Access to and from airport

Access to the airport is via the Super-Highway and Chiang Mai - Hod Road. Transportation Service Limousine hire and car rental is available at the airport. Passengers should contact the Transportation Service Counter on the first floor opposite the domestic and international arrival lounge. Here you can also find information concerning bus timetables, minibus hire etc.

Limousine Hire Tickets are sold at the limousine desk in the passenger hall, 1st floor, opposite the international and domestic arrival lounge.

Car Rental Available near the limousine counter.

Public Transport At present, the airport does not allow public tricycles and cars without passengers to enter into the terminal area. Please exit the airport areas to access public bicycles and cars. For hotel guests, hotel limousines are provided for every flight.

Car Park Total area 12,884 m²

Capacity 447 vehicles

 




 

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chiangmai

loykrathong chaingmai

slogan
"In the shadow of Doi Suthep mountain culture and traditions of the beautiful rice fields, flowers, enjoy the beautiful pink city."

Over 700km north of Bangkok in Chiang Mai, Thailand's second largest city and the Temple, Night Bazaar and the Thai stock could see them again to get around the city day or two, more than 700 years ago. Northern Thailand, textiles, handicrafts, jewelry and antiques, 15 minutes in any direction to move into the village at the meeting. Travel is the most obvious of the Chiang Mai valley, complemented by spectacular views of the area's most respected action can be viewed either 1,676 m mountain, Doi Suthep, is. Most rivers in Chiang Mai, elephant rides, and mountain biking, rafting, trekking in the region for its development of the basic structure. February 11  July, Karen, Hmong, AXA and winter, including a week-long annual festival around the mountains of Chiang Mai interesting Yao hill tribes living in the hiking season, the June value. Pair 4 12 ~ 2 End and flower festival.

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THE ORIGINS OF WIANG KUM KAM

wiang kum kam

Uiankumukamu ancient city, the largest area of ​​flat land in Chiang Mai and Lamphun today is located in the vast plains of the north of the country. It is considered the oldest settlement in the historic area of ​​Chiang Mai was founded by settlers of the moon as a satellite city of the kingdom Haripunchai. The archaeological inscriptions of the month has a long history of continuous settlement of such pottery, terra-cotta molds, sculpture, Buddhist architecture, and sites like rock, excavated from the 8th century in the region remain dating back to the time of Haripunchai.
When traveling on the river, moving around the landscape until the early 20th century the northern mountainous isolated is often the only means to serve the strategic location of the bank of the river Ankh We Mukamu pin. For hours, in addition to being the center of politics, Uiankumukamu also had a thriving commercial center and an important economic center. In the heyday, the cam is a bustling market Kaad Nishiki.
Its riverside location, large flood in the rainy season, certain advantages, but has provided a low-lying areas. It can begin Mangrai king to find a new site for the capital of his kingdom. In 1292, King Mangrai in order to establish a new capital city of the runner, asking for their help in the selection of sites, confidantes his faith, became king of Phayao and Ramkhamhaeng Ngamumuan king of Sukhothai.
Uiankumukamu state as the center of Chiang Mai was brief. By 1296, Chiang Mai and King Nopphaburi Srinakhon Mangrai will extend from the foot of the peak where you choose to Ping River and Doi Suthep-pin, declared the permanent capital of the Lanna kingdom. Chiang Mai has remained the center of the runner from the 8th century.
Following the establishment of Chiang Mai, Uiankumukamu continues to exist as satellites to the new capital city of the runner. Judging from the temple that time (at least 10) were present at Uiankumukamu is a city of reasonable size.
King continues to rule Uiankumukamu Mangrai, he was back to visit more often. As a result, the king's power to effectively overturn the will to resist attempts to become less vulnerable to the enemy to act as a buffer state to protect Mai from the direct threat of aggression as frequently sent In order to Uiankumukamu.
Creating a runner KINGDOM
According to the Chronicle of the North, Prince Mangrai, Purachaorao Meng's son, Hirannakhon Ngoen Yang City, Yonnok Na (Chiang Rai Province today), the ruler of the 1239 AD (born from 1781 to 1782 of the Buddhist Era). His mother is Nang Krungthep Kamkayay.
To the throne at the age of 21 Appuna Yonok, Prince Mangrai start paving the way for the establishment of the Kingdom of Lanna as a single political entity. He started to conquer, to consolidate the fragmented independent principality in the north. Mobumuan be made around the state Muang Chiang Mai and Cam, he's looking to step to the south.
In 1262, as the capital of the Kingdom of Lanna king Mangrai, established in Chiang Rai, Chiang Khong on the Mekong River to take the 1296 in the valley of the river around Kok 1273, Fang and should not be.
While Tusk, King Mangrai pass approval from Haripunchai is an important cultural and religious center. Mangrai knew that the king's wealth and prosperity, set his vision of his conquest, devised a plan to destabilize the rule of the incumbent. Acquisition of capital Haripunchai month 1281 is a milestone. Renowned cultural and educational center, the original impact area Haripunchai serious way, especially the Buddhist tradition was. About 15 years later, that Chiang's great contribution to art and architecture from many artists to Haripunchai.
Determine rulers and astute, King Mangrai to extend the rule of his series of strategic alliances and conquest, the kingdom Ranna succeeded in his mission to form the kingdom unified the final, "millions of paddy land "- according to a ruler.
In 1287, while not committing an infringement of national sovereignty is not their ruler, King Mangrai, King Ramkhamhaeng and Ngam Muang of Phayao Maharaj di king of the kingdom of Sukhothai, a permanent peace treaty with his colleagues engaged in each other. Mangrai performed sacred rites and King, King Ramkhamhaeng and King Ngam Muang, "Blood Brothers" has become.
Uiankumukamu from Chiang Rai, which in 1288 the city was considered an ideal location lying on the banks of the Ping River, King Mangrai runner capital transfers. (Until the early 20th century, beside the river trip transportation in isolated mountain areas to the north, is the only means of communication.)
In 1289, King Mangrai signed a peace treaty with the king of Pegu's daughter has been offered for the king Mangrai later married.
1290, King set out to conquer the Mangrai Ava. Peacefully surrendered to the ruler of Ava, was part of a peace treaty forged, goldsmiths, artisans and craftsmen, including the 500 families of silver and coppersmiths,, under the rule of his Uiankumuka has moved to systems, and other northern principalities.

In 1292, when King Mangrai to select a site suitable for new funding and planning of the runners, with the help of his trusted confidantes, the city enlisted the king of Phayao and Ramkhamhaeng Ngamumuan king of Sukhothai.
1296, King decided to Mangrai fertile plain extending from the foothills of Doi Suthep peak on the banks of the Ping River, Nopphaburi Srinakhon Pin Chiang, declared the permanent capital of the Lanna kingdom. Since that time Chiang runner was still the center.
According to the Chiang Mai Chronicle, Mangrai king at age 80, 1317 AD (1860 is BE) died of natural causes at. KANTHOM WAT (WAT CHANG Cam) Temple: Significant ancestral sites



King Phra Buddha Mangrai led the delegation of Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka, when coming back from delivering a lecture on his Mahakassapa, he led the development of a Buddha image. He then, now he must win his efforts to conquer the British Hongsawadi, he Kanthom Viharn temple Wat (central hall and sanctuary), known as Wat Chang declared that involved the construction of the cam.
The news of the approach of the army of King Mangrai, king of Hongsawadi has abandoned a truce.


Uiankumukamu, again, Mangrai King has started the construction of commitment Viharn.
Kantomu, a skilled carpenter, he was a long march, Muanroi (Chiang), appointed governor, was requested by royal command to build a house with Buddha statues Viharn. Hence the name - Viharn Kanthom.
Then in 1290, after the conquest of Eva, was presented by the delegation of the relics of Buddha from a Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka Mangrai King, King St. Mangrai has come to be known as pagodas and stupas to wear One of the relics, "Come Purache Chang Di watts." relics were placed inside the statue.
Monks are also in the courtyard of a temple sacred king king Mangrai "BHO" (banyan) trees cut from the show, still exists.
Influence of Buddhism and the British runner HARIPUNCHAI
History of the Northern Kingdom of runners in the valley, covering the compact, Tom Chao Sun Valley province, the fertile but isolated in the northern part of the major rivers in the north of the settlers began migrating to the former home of the Lopburi and U Tone : Ping, Wang, Yom and Nan rivers, the teachings of Buddhism Dvaravati culture, and his dedication to carry.
Valley of the Ping River in a fertile plain in the middle of expansion, it reaches about Chiang Mai and Lamphun province, is the most important valley of the Ping River. Here's what the site is now Lamphun, established an independent kingdom, known as the Mons Haripunchai capital is affecting the local cultural center, to the profound religious significance has become. Lopburi is a daughter of the ruler of the moon to rule as his queen and the princess are said to have sent Chamathewi.
Organizations to consolidate their power by the King of Siam in the central plains of God, "Jesus the King" Compared to accept the notion that the community of runners ancient Buddhist Dheravada strictly adhere to.
Mangrai King has great respect for cultural Haripunchai clear. He accepted and helps to maintain compliance with customs and traditions of Buddhism. Despite the collapse of the Haripunchai, many cultural traditions of Haripunchai kingdom was founded in 1288, has been assimilated into the cultural development of the runner, held in the new capital of Uiankumukamu.
Getting Uiankumukamu is Ruins, the city of Chiang Mai's recent Uiankumukamu 106, 5 km south of the road was excavated in (Chiang Mai - Lamphun Road) near the Ping River can be accessed.

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