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Thailand’s “Rose of the North”, The second biggest .
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Motto: In the shadow of Doi Suthep Mount, blessed with is
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Attractions in and around Chiang Mai
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1. Doi Suthep Doi Pui National Park with Huai Kaew
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Chiang Mai’s temple, built to enshrine Buddha’s relics.
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2. Doi Inthanon National Park: Thailand’s tallest peak, at h
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3. Wat Phra Sing: Home to Phra Phutthasihing, Chiang M
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Mai’s most sacred Buddha Image.
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4. Wat Chedi Luang: Home to Chiang Mai’s biggest

Pagoda.
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5. Wat Chiang Mun: The oldest temple in

Chiang Mai.

6. Wat Sri Suphan: The Silver Temple in

Chiang Mai, located on Wualai walking street, a

district known for its silver making workshops.

7. Wat Phadarabhirom: A beautiful Lanna

style temple, built to commemorate Luangpu 8

Mun Bhuridatta Mahathera and dedicated to the

King Rama V’s Royal Princess Dara Rassamee.

8. Talat Warorot: Chiang Mai’s oldest and

most famous marketplace.