Once the capital of the Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Mai, Thailand is a modern city and a popular destination for tourists and expats today. Situated in sub-tropical Northern Thailand, it's cooler than the Southern Thailand on the Malay Peninsula. The ethereal beauty of Chiang Mai is reflected in the surrounding mountains, botanical gardens, and hill tribe villages. Visitors will want to peruse the classically unique Thai temples and architecture of Chiang Mai that are a fusion of architectural styles - ancient Lanna, Mon, and Burmese. Among the hundreds of ornate Buddhist temples, 14th century Wat Phra Singh and 15th century Wat Chedi Luang should make any must-see list. The old city displays remnants of walls and moats recalling its glorious past, also a must-see.

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