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	Central (22) ...>> Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Kanchanaburi - Petchaburi : Cha Am - Prachuap : Hua Hin
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	North (17) ...>> 1 Chiang Mai 2 Chiang Rai 3 Kamphaeng Phet 4 Lampang 5 Lamphun 6 Mae Hong Son Pai 7 Nakhon Sawan 8 Nan 9 Phayao 10 Phetchabun 11 Phichit 12 Phitsanulok 13 Phrae 14 Sukhothai 15 Tak 16 Uthai Thani 17 Uttaradit
	Northeast (19) ...>> - Nakhonratchasima Ubon Rachathani Udon Thani

Activities Guide

	Sea Zone >> - Beaches - Islands - Marine National Park - Scuba Diving
	Highland Zone >> - National Park - Waterfall - Fauna & Flora
	Artifact Zone >> - Historical Site - Palace - Temple
	Adventure Zone >> - Elephant Riding - Water Sport - Kayaking / Canoeing - Cruising - Rock Climbing - Goft
	Attraction Zone >> - Night Life - Theme Parks - Zoo
	Shopping >> - Weekend Market - Shopping Street - Local Products

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Chiang Mai, 761 kms. by rail, approximately 700 kms. by road north of Bangkok, with an area of 20,107.1 sq.lms., is Thailand's second largest city and capital of the northern region.

ChiangMai is administratively divided into 22 Amphurs districts) : Muang

Chiang Dao
Doi Saket
Fang
Hod
Mae Chaem
Mae Taeng
Phrao
San Kamphaeng
San Sai
Wiang Haeng
and

Chom Thong
Doi Tao
Hang Dong
Mae Ai
Mae Rim
Omkoi
Samoeng
San Pa Tong
Saraphi
Chai Prakan
Mae Wang

Situated between north latitude 17-21 and east longitude 98-99, the province of Chiang Mai is found in the upper area of Thailand's northern region. Chiang Mai valley is 310 meters (1,027 feet) above sea level. The widest point of the province measures 136 kms. (85 miles), and the longest 320 kms. (200 miles). To the north, a 277 kms. (141.82 miles) stretch of mountains divides Chiang Mai's northern districts of Fang and Mae Ai from Myanmar's (Burma's) Chiang Tung (Shan) State. In certain areas, the Kok River also acts as a border between Chiang Mai and Myanmar. On the east, Chiang Mai is bodered by the Chaing Rai, Lampang, and Lamphun provinces. The Mae Tuen River, Ream Mountain, and Luang Mountain separate Chiang Mai's South from the province of Tak. Some portions of Chiang Mai's South also border the Lamphun province. Tothe west, Chiang Mai is bordered by Mae Hong Son province.