Thailand's"Rose of the North" is a cultural and natural wonderland with ethnic diversity,a multitude of attractions,
Chang Mai Iiterally means"New city" and has retained the name despite celebrating its 700th anniversary in 1996. King Meang Rai the Great founded the city as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom on Thursday,April 12' 1296 around the same time as the estabilishment of the Sukhothai Kingdom.
Chang Mai is one of the few places inthe Thailand where it is possible to ecperience both historical and modern Thai culture coexisting side by side.
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The oldest temple in the Chang Mai town,Wat Chang man was buiiding in 1296 by King Meang Rai,the founder of Chang Mai.