Impressions / Chiangmai (เชียงใหม่)

Chiang Mai is a major city in northern Thailand and the capital of Chiang Mai Province. Chiang Mai is also called Rose of the North because of its scenic beauty. It is located in a wind protected valley of the Mae Nam Ping River, at the foot of the mountain Doi Pui.

Chiang Mai has a total of about 200 Buddhist temples (Wat), many of which are in the old city. It is surrounded by a quadrangle from the ancient city walls (remains of which are still preserved) and a moat running parallel to it, which can be crossed on numerous bridges. The center of the modern city, on the other hand, lies to the east of the former city walls on the banks of Mae Nam Ping River.