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Chiang Mai Country: Thailand

Chiang Mai by the Numbers: Population: 164,902 Elevation: 1030 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 47.5 inches Average January Temperature: 71 degrees F Average July Temperature: 82 degrees F

Quick Facts: Major Industries: Tourism, the teak industry, silver and wood articles, pottery, silk and cotton goods Electricity: 220 volts, 50 Hz; standard two-pin plug Time Zone: GMT+ 7 Country Dialing Code: 66 Area Code: 53

Did You Know? Chiang Mai means "new city" and was founded by King Mengrai in 1296. It became the capital of the Lannathai kingdom, following Chiang Rai.

Orientation: Chiang Mai is located in North Thailand on the Ping River, close to the Myanmar border. The city is 800 km from Bangkok.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000 421

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A reclining Buddha... not too often that you see that. It represents the Buddha's death and symbolizes complete peace and detachment from the world. Elephant trekking through Mae Ping Temple at the top of the mountain Beautiful.
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