Thailand Lovers
Chiang Mai was at the center of the ancient Lanna Kingdom, which spread across most of northern Thailand. Relics of this kingdom sprinkle the 700-year-old northern capital, which intermingle with its modern décor today. The northern city especially thrived from 1250 to 1860. Chiang Mai continues to entice even visitors who only spend a few days here. Because of its history, many temples can be found throughout the city. They are smaller than most temples in Bangkok, but are designed in a noteworthy Burmese style. One of the most remarkable is Doi Suthep, a Theravada Buddhist temple atop a mountain just outside the city center.
