Chiang Mai
The Rose of the North
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Chiang Mai
The Rose of the North
Places of interest in Chiang Mai
Photo above : Part of the old city wall of Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is a land of warm hospitality. A land of mist-shrouded mountains
and fertile valleys.
A Buddhist land with over 1,100 Buddhist temples. Chieng Mai has over 700 years
of history and rooted its culture with its own dialect, own architecture, dances
and cuisine. For decades, Chiang Mai retains its natural charm and old culture.
Chiang Mai is home to many hill-tribes : the Hmong, Karen, Shan (Tai Yai), Akha,
Lisu, Lahu and Mien, many of whom have migrated into the region from the
interior Asian.
They brought customs and colourful costumes in to Thailand. Although
unsophisticated and poor, they manage to maintain these minority cultures. The
Tribal Museum in Mae Rim displays this fascinating aspect of Chieng Mai.
The Flowers of Chiang Mai
TEXT by FY Wong 2019-04-13
A tree leaden with yellow flowers beside the road of Chiang Mai
Cassia fistula (golden shower) is a flowering plant in the Family Fabaceae.
Cassia fistula is common ornamental plant in tropical areas. It flowers in Thailand in April and May. It is one of the most colourful and recognisable trees in Chiang Mai City.
Lagerstroemia speciosa in Chiang Mai
大花紫薇(洋紫薇)
A flowering tree native to tropical southern Asia and a natural remedy for
diabetes
A Cassia fistula flowering tree blocking part of the road. Yet the tree seem
protected and tolerated to be causing inconvenient to traffic. This is an
indication of Thai people's love and respect of tree. In certain neighboring country of
Thailand, such tree would have long been cut down.
Traditional wooden house under huge ancient trees.
Adenium obesum 沙漠玫瑰
Native to Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. This one plant has two varieties of
flowers. A technique of gardening grafting. The Adenium obesum is one of the
most grafted ornamental plants in Asia, this plant in Chiang Mai is a good
example.
2019-04-12 FRI 10:37 Chiang Mai
Christian Communication Institute
Craftsmen of Chiang Mai
Leather Carving in Thailand
Chiang Mai has two bus stations, the old and the new are 4 Km apart:
1- Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 1 (Chang Phueak Bus Terminal)
2- Chiang Mai Provincial Arcade Bus Station (Terminal 2 and 3)
The two
Chiang Mai Bus Terminals
Chiang Mai has two bus stations, consisting of three different terminals,
one, the oldest, in city centre, the new one outside the city walls.
1- Old Chang Puak Terminal 1
This is the old bus station in Chotana Road, north of the central moat, 1
km north of Chang Phuak Gate.
From Chang Puak Terminal 1 buses depart to various districts of the Chiang Mai
province:
2- New Chiang Mai Provincial Arcade Bus Station
This new station located outside Kaew Nawarat Road to the east of the
city moat, about 3 km from the city centre.
Arcade is a huge bus station with two terminals, Terminal 2 and 3 adjacent each
other, separated only by a tuk-tuk stand and a road.
All buses, and minivans, from and to destinations outside Chiang Mai province
use the Arcade station.
The available destinations include all the other provinces or cities in
Thailand.
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