{"id":162,"date":"2013-09-15T13:18:56","date_gmt":"2013-09-15T12:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chiangmai-chiangrai.net\/?page_id=162"},"modified":"2014-03-24T14:52:32","modified_gmt":"2014-03-24T13:52:32","slug":"chiang-mai-la-capitale-du-royaume-de-lanna","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chiangmai-chiangrai.net\/?page_id=162","title":{"rendered":"Chiang Mai, the capital of Lanna"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is the beloved city of Thailand<\/strong>. Their ” Rose of the North “, as they call her. And it’s true she’s got everything: an ancient history loaded with mystery and legends, many temples and ruins that can be visited on foot or by bike, a great sweetness of life, an ideal location for all nature and mountain sports lovers.<\/strong> Chiang Mai is the start point of the adventure.<\/p>\n

With its mist shrouded mountains, Chiang Mai province has long been a destination for visitors attracted by the southern flank of the Himalayas. If they come in the north of the country, it is first to see elephants and discover the lush jungle, although they are pleasantly surprised by the city of Chiang Mai, a place of passage and a relaxed cultural capital.<\/strong> Minorities living in the mountains and struggle to maintain their identity also mark the spirits.<\/p>\n

The province is located at the crossroad\u00a0of major roads of Asia<\/strong> on the southern part of the Silk Road. It evokes the marriage of trade and culture typical from these lands close to China Laos and Myanmar. The ancient caravan men traded opium, silks and timber. Today only the silk trade is authorized and freight transport on horseback is just a memory. The province has adapted to the demands of the modern economy. Chiang Mai is one of the major urban area in Thailand while keeping the charm of a small town<\/strong>. It is the heart of tourism, transport, education and cross-border trade in the north of the country.<\/p>\n