Chiang Mai, Thailand

Latitude and longitude coordinates are: 18.796143, 98.979263.

Chiang Mai (เชียงใหม่, "New City" in Thai) is the largest city, and the capital of Chiang Mai Province, located on the Ping River, northern Thailand. It was founded in 1296 and is considered by many to be the cultural capital of the country. The residents speak Northern Thai. English, Japanese, and Chinese are mainly used for tourism or business. Chiang Mai is home to the Northern Technical Institute, Chiang Mai University, American Pacific International School, and the Maejo Institute of Agricultural Technology. Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital is the largest medical institution in the city. Chiang Mai International Airport serves the city and is located about 3 miles from downtown Chiang Mai.

The city is famous for Thai handicrafts like wood carving and silverwork, as well as its numerous temples, museums, parks, cultural events, and annual festivals like Loi Krathong and Songkran, which attract plenty of tourists every year. Attractions and landmarks in the city include Wat Chiang Man, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Ku Tao, Wiang Kum Kam, Wat Chet Yot, Wat Suan Dok, Chiang Mai National Museum, Highland People Discovery Museum, Bank of Thailand Museum, Doi Inthanon National Park, Pha Daeng National Park, Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, and many more.

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