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When he founded his "new town" in the late 13C, King Mengrai protected it with walls, most of which have disappeared, and a deep moat. The moat still surrounds the old city, where around 30 temples, still busy with monks and worshippers, bear witness to the glorious past of the old city of the Lan Na Thai kingdom. Many of the buildings were restored in 1996 for the 700th anniversary of the foundation of Chiang Mai. The city is best explored on bike or by tuk-tuk.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide288 m - Thanon Phra Pho Klao, Chiang Mai
- The Green Guide339 m - Road King Prajadhipok Phra Singh, Chiang Mai
- The Green Guide408 m - Thanon Phra Singh (Thanon Ratchadamnoen), Chiang Mai
More tourist attractions in Chiang Mai
Where to sleepnearby
- From THB900Little Bear's Home60 m - 5, Soi 6, Ratchadamnoen Road,Tumbon Sriphum, Amphoe Maung Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
- From THB600The Commonroom CNX65 m - 5/4 Rachadamnoen Road Soi 6, 3rd floor, Tambon Sriphum, Amphoe Muang, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
- From THB625Green Sleep Hostel141 m - 5/10 Soi 7, opposite Chiang Mai District Office Rachadumnuen Road, Sri Poom, Muang, Chiang Mai
More hotels in Chiang Mai
Where to eatnearby
- Baan Landai$$MICHELIN 2024518 m - 252/13-14 Phra Pok Klao Road, Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
- The House by Ginger$$MICHELIN 2024850 m - 199 Mun Mueang Road, Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
- Thana Ocha$MICHELIN 20241.33 km - 29 Ratchawong Road, Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
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