Chiang Mai
City in Thailand
About
Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand, the capital of Chiang Mai province and the second-largest city in Thailand by urban population. It is 700 km (435 mi) north of Bangkok in a mountainous region called the Thai highlands, and has a population of approximately 127,000 within the city municipality and an urban population of about 1.2 million as of 2023.
The heart of the city is commonly defined by a square area about 1 mile × 1 mile. It is bordered by ancient red brick walls (now only remnants) and has a moat surrounding it. However, the greater urban area, including surrounding districts such as Hang Dong, San Sai, and Saraphi, forms a metropolitan region with an estimated population exceeding 1 million. At the provincial level, Chiang Mai had a projected population of 1.8 million in 2023, according to Thailand's National Statistical Office.
Nearby
More to see within walking distance
Wat Chiang Yuen
Notable place
0.7 mi away
Tha Phae Gate
Historic city gate in Chiang Mai, Thailand
0.6 mi away
Chang Phueak Monument
Historical monument in Chiang Mai, Thailand
0.9 mi away
Wat Phra Singh
Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand
1.2 mi away
Mueang Chiang Mai district
District in Chiang Mai, Thailand
1.0 mi away
Wat Chiang Man
Buddhist temple in northern Thailand
0.6 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
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