Mangrai founded Chiang Mai in 1294 or 1296 on a site that the Lawa people called Wiang Nopburi.
The city succeeded Chiang Rai as the capital of See more

The city emblem shows the stupa at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep in its center. Below it are clouds representing the moderate climate in the mountains of northern Thailand. There is a See more

The Administration of Chiang Mai Municipality is responsible for an area that covers approximately 40.216 square kilometers and … See more

Buddhist celebrations include the Vesak at Doi Suthep mountain where thousands of Buddhists make the journey on foot after sunset, from the … See more

Ever since the municipal city area was enlarged to 40,2 km² in 1983, no changes or updates have been made to it, even with the population increasing substantially in the years after. … See more

Chiang Mai city has 117 Buddhist temples ("wat" in Thai) in the Muang (city) district. These include:
• Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the city's most famous temple, … See more

Chiang Mai hosts many big business festivals, including:
• Loi Krathong (along with Yi Peng), held on the full moon of … See more