2/07/2013

Quick Geo facts Chiang Mai, Thailand

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Quick Geo facts Chiang Mai, Thailand

Located in the Mae Ping River Basin, 710 kilometres from Bangkok, and 305 metres above sea level, the original city layout still exists as a neat square surrounded by a moat, and vestiges of the fortified wall. Four main gates offer principal access to the old town, which is criss-crossed by main roads, and veined by charming narrow lanes with traditional teakwood houses and lovely everyday images of Northern Thailand, all begging to be admired. There are more than 30 temples in this area, some venerable sites dating back to the founding of the city in 1296 Chiang Mai Mai is Thailand's principal northern city and the provincial capital of a largely mountainous province, also called Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai city, 700 kilometres north of Bangkok, was founded in 1296, and is located in a fertile valley 300 metres above sea level.
Chiang Mai was the capital of the Lanna Thai (Kingdom of One M i l l i o n Ricefields) the first independent Thai kingdom within the fabled Golden Triangle.
Chiang Mai flourished as a major religious, cultural and trading centre until 1556 when a Burmese invasion reduced it to a vassal state. The Burmese were expelled in 1785, and Lanna Thai again became part of northern Thailand.
Many lowland Thais regard Chiang Mai as being something of a national Shangri-la. The province has a reputation for beautiful women, distinctive festivals, historic temples, scenic beauty, temperate fruits such as apples peaches and strawberries, and a cool season climate.
On the east, Chiang Mai is bordered by the provinces of Chiang Rai, Lampang, and Lamphun. The Mae Tuen River, Ream Mountain, and Luang Mountain separate Chiang Mai's South from the province of Tak. Some portions of Chiang Mai's South also border the Lamphun province. West of Chiang Mai is Mae Hong Son province.
To the north, a 277 kms. (141.82 miles) stretch of mountains divides Chiang Mai's northern districts of Fang and Mae Ai from Myanmar's (Burma's) Chiang Tung (Shan) State. In certain areas, the Kok River also acts as a border between Chiang Mai and Myanmar.
A large part (69.31 %) of Chiang Mai's land is covered by mountains and forests.
Chiang Mai's largest and most important river is the Ping, which starts in the mountains of Chiang Dao and flows south for 540 kilometres (337.5 miles). It is along the banks of this river that Chiang Mai's flat, fertile valley area lies.
Chiang Mai is also home to Doi Inthanon, a mountain 2,575 metres (8,448 feet) above sea level which is Thailand's highest mountain.

Population Statistics

marketChiang Mai province has a population of around 1,547,085 with 170,348 currently living in Chiang Mai's city area
80% of the people in Chiang Mai are locals by birth, and speak a dialect that is a slight variation of the central Thai language. The remaining 20% are Thai nationals and foreigners who have moved to Chiang Mai to work, study, or retire.
There are many hilltribe people living in the mountainous districts surrounding Chiang Mai such as Omkoi, Mae Jam, Chiang Dao, and Mae Ai.
Statistics reported by the Tribal Research Institute of Chiang Mai stated that in the year 1992 there were 1,049 hilltribe villages in the Chiang Mai province, constituting a total of 174,195 people. Of this amount, 106,116 were from the Karen tribe, 27,392 from the Lahu (Musur) tribe, 17,198 from the Hmong (Meo) tribe, 10,873 form the Lisu tribe, 8,862 from the Lua tribe, 2,609 from the Akha tribe, 1,145 from the Mien (Yao) tribe, and 485 from the Palong tribe.
The hilltribe people are agricultural; planting fields, raising animals, and hunting for a living. Each tribe has its own culture and language, they provide the province with an interesting diversity.
The majority (80%) of the Chiang Mai people earn a living through agriculture and agricultural related professions. Tourism and its related jobs is second and rising. General commerce and cottage industry-mainly in the form of handicrafts, and of processing agricultural products.


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Sheik Istana HotelPadad, along Riverside6000 THBincl.
RachamankhaCity Center, Rachamankha Road5558 THBincl.recommend
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Rawee Waree Luxury HotelSan Phi Suea4459 THBincl.
Jirung Health VillageMae Rim4350 THBincl.
Siripanna Villa Resort & SpaCity, Rat-U-Tit Road4270 THBincl.recommend
U Chiang MaiCity Center, Ratchadamnern Rd.4060 THBincl.recommend
Kodchasri Thani Chiang MaiCity Center, Rachapakinai Road4050 THBincl.recommend
Puripunn the Baby Grand BoutiqueCity, Charoenmuang4000 THBincl.recommend
The Athitan Boutique ResortPadad, along Riverside3760 THBincl.
Tamarind VillageCity, Ratchadamnern Road3578 THBincl.recommend
Rarinjinda Wellness Spa ResortCity, Charoenrad Road3530 THBincl.recommend
De NagaCity Center, Moonmuang Road3500 THBincl.recommend
Bodhi SereneCity Center, Thapae Gate3500 THBincl.recommend
Rawee Waree Resort & SpaMae Tang3360 THBincl.
Panviman Chiangmai Spa ResortMae Rim3240 THBincl.recommend
The Spa ResortMae Rim3160 THB
The Rim Resort Chiang MaiCity Center, Suandok Gate3140 THBincl.
Royal Princess Chiang MaiCity, Chang Klan Road3060 THB
VC @ Suanpaak HotelAirport (nearby)3000 THBincl.recommend
Singha Montra HotelAirport (nearby)2950 THBincl.
SirilannaCity Center, Rachapakinai Road2940 THBincl.
Manathai VillageCity, Thapae Soi 32925 THBincl.
At NimanCity, Nimanhemin Road2910 THBincl.
Fern ParadiseSansai2850 THBincl.
Kantary HillsCity, Nimanhemin Road2800 THBincl.
The Amata LannaCity, Chang Klan Road2700 THBincl.recommend
Arun Tara HotelCity, Chang Klan Road2590 THBincl.
Shewe Wana Boutique Resort & SpaCity, Charoenmuang2500 THBincl.
Oasis Baan Saen Doi Spa ResortMae Hia, Ratchaphruek Garden2500 THBincl.
De Lanna HotelCity Center, Intawarorot Rd.2500 THBincl.recommend
Hmong Hilltribe LodgeMae Rim2500 THBincl.
De Chai The Colonial HotelCity, Thapae Soi 42500 THBincl.recommend
Baan Canna Country ResortMae Rim2470 THBincl.
Proud Phu FahMae Rim2350 THBincl.
Kireethara Boutique ResortChang Puek2345 THBincl.
Dreamcatchers Bed & BreakfastSaraphee2300 THBincl.
Villa Duang ChampaCity Center, Ratchadamnern Rd.2200 THBincl.
Suriwongse HotelCity, Chang Klan Road2040 THBincl.
Yesterday HotelCity, Nimanhemin Road2000 THBincl.
Jasmine Hills LodgeDoi Saket2000 THBincl.
Banthai VillageCity, Thapae Soi 32000 THBincl.
Angkhang Nature ResortDoi Angkhang, Fang1980 THBincl.
Yantarasri ResortCity, Nimanhemin Road1950 THBincl.
Centara Khum Phaya Resort & SpaHuaykaew Road1883 THBincl.recommend
Chiangmai Inthanon Golf & Natural ResortJomthong (Inthanon)1870 THBincl.
Golden Cupids HotelSansai1850 THBincl.
Imperial Mae Ping HotelCity, Sridonchai Road1790 THBincl.recommend
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The Karinthip VillageCity, Chang Moi Kao Road1710 THBincl.
Kaomai Lanna Resort ChiangmaiSanpatong1700 THBincl.
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Sri-Ping ResortPadad, along Riverside1700 THBincl.recommend
Lanna Mantra RelaisPatan1700 THBincl.
Ban Sabai Village Resort & SpaSan Phi Suea1680 THBincl.recommend
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Narittaya Resort and SpaHangdong, Namphrae1650 THBincl.
Chiang Mai Plaza HotelCity, Sridonchai Road1600 THBincl.recommend
Assaradevi Villa and SpaHangdong, Sanpakwan1590 THBincl.
Nimman Mai Design HotelCity, Nimanhemin Road1584 THBincl.
Star HotelCity, Loi Kroh Road1555 THBincl.
Touch Star Resort InthanonJomthong (Inthanon)1530 THBincl.
Horizon VillageDoi Saket1530 THBincl.
Centara Duangtawan HotelCity, Loi Kroh Road1530 THBincl.recommend
Mae-Rim Lagoon HotelMae Rim1520 THBincl.
Belle Villa ResortHangdong, Baanpong1500 THBincl.
9W Boutique StudioCity, Charoenprathet Road1475 THB
Raming Lodge Hotel & SpaCity, Loi Kroh Road1430 THBincl.
Hotel M Chiang MaiCity Center, Thapae Gate1429 THBincl.recommend
Mae-Sa ValleyMae Rim1410 THBincl.
Muang Gudi ResortMae Rim1400 THBincl.
Lanna Palace 2004 HotelCity, Chang Klan Road1360 THBincl.
The Small HotelCity, Tha Pae Road1350 THBincl.
Chiang Mai Orchid HotelHuay Kaew1350 THBincl.
Saimoonbury ResortNong Bua, Chaiprakarn1300 THBincl.
The Oriental VillageSankampaeng1300 THBincl.
Taraburi Resort & SpaHangdong, Baanvan1300 THBincl.
Away SuansawanMae Rim1295 THBincl.
Phu Jaya Mini Resort & RestaurantHangdong, Baanpong1290 THBincl.
Marisa Resort & SpaChiang Dao1290 THBincl.
Chiangmai Grandview HotelChang Puek1290 THBincl.
At Pingnakorn HotelCity, Nimanhemin Road1220 THBincl.
Na Thapae HotelCity, Thapae Soi 61220 THBincl.
Pornping Tower HotelCity, Charoenprathet Road1200 THBincl.
Buri Gallery HouseCity, Ratchadamnern Road1200 THBincl.
Chiangmai Hills 2000 HotelHuay Kaew1200 THBincl.
The Nest ChiangmaiHuay Kaew1200 THBincl.
Lanna ResortHangdong, Baanpong1180 THBincl.
Portico 21 HotelCity, Kotchasarn Road1130 THBincl.
Baiyoke Ciao HotelCity, Nimanhemin Road1100 THBincl.
Doi Kham ResortMae Hia, Ratchaphruek Garden1100 THBincl.
Suan Bua Resort & SpaHangdong1100 THBincl.
Eurasia ChiangMai HotelCity, Charoenmuang1100 THBincl.
Maninarakorn HotelCity, Chang Klan Road1100 THBincl.
Park HotelCity, Chang Klan Road1060 THBincl.
Eurana Boutique HotelCity Center, Moonmuang Road1050 THBincl.
Royal Lanna HotelCity, Loi Kroh Road1050 THBincl.
Imm Hotel ThaphaeCity Center, Thapae Gate1030 THBincl.recommend
Navasoung ResortMae Chaem1000 THBincl.
Baan SingkhamPatan1000 THBincl.
Amora Tapae HotelCity, Chaiyapoom Road1000 THBincl.recommend
Botanic ResortMae Rim1000 THBincl.
Green Lake ResortChang Puek1000 THBincl.
Imperial Chiang Mai & Sports ClubMae Rim1000 THBincl.
3b Boutique Bed & BreakfastAirport (nearby)1000 THBincl.
Tarin HotelChang Puek990 THBincl.
Fondcome Village ResortHangdong, Namphrae980 THBincl.recommend
Furama Chiang MaiChang Puek975 THBrecommend
Chiangmai Gate HotelCity, Suriwongse Road975 THBincl.recommend
Winner Inn HotelCity, Sridonchai Road950 THBincl.
Airport Resident 2Airport (nearby)945 THB
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Chiangmai Ratanakosin HotelCity, Ratanakosin Road900 THBincl.
FX Hotel Royal PeninsulaCity, Assadathorn Road900 THBincl.recommend
Winplace Hotel Chiang MaiPadad900 THBincl.recommend
Natural Wellness ResortSansai900 THBincl.
Rainforest Boutique HotelCity, Charoenmuang900 THBincl.
C.H HotelCity, Charoenprathet Road900 THBincl.
V Residence ChiangmaiHuay Kaew890 THB
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Holiday Garden HotelHuay Kaew880 THBincl.
Plumeria HomeAirport (nearby)850 THBincl.
Mayflower Grande HotelCity, Nimanhemin Road850 THBincl.
Bossotel InnCity, Railway Road820 THBincl.
B2 Premier Chiangmai Resort & SpaAirport (nearby)800 THBincl.
BP Chiang Mai City HotelCity Center, Rachamankha Road760 THBincl.
The Dome ResidenceHuay Kaew750 THB
Noble PlaceAirport (nearby)723 THBincl.
Sinthana ResortSuthep Road710 THBincl.
Top North HotelCity Center, Thapae Gate650 THBincl.
Buaraya HotelCity Center, Maneenopparat Rd.650 THBincl.
Montrara Happy House HotelCity, Chang Moi Kao Road650 THBincl.
Chateau Chiangmai Hotel & ApartmentAirport (nearby)620 THBincl.
Lanna Boutique ResortChang Puek600 THBincl.
FX Hotel Royal PaneraiCity, Assadathorn Road599 THBincl.recommend
Airport Resident 1Airport (nearby)590 THB
Oasis HotelCity, Charoenmuang590 THB
New Chiangmai Garden Hotel & ResortChang Puek545 THBincl.
Bulun Buri ResortHangdong, Baanpong520 THB
Royal Guest HouseCity, Kotchasarn Road350 THB
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