Content of Sightseeing Guide to Chiang Mai, Thailand

Introduction to Lanna: History of Chiang Mai People and Culture of Chiang Mai Festivals in Chiang Mai	To the East and North: Touring out of Town North-east to Doi Saket from Chiang Mai East to Bo Sang and San Khamphaeng from Chiang Mai Wiang Kum Kam & east bank of the Ping River, Chiang Mai Mae Rim, the Mae Sa Valley and Samoeng from Chiang Mai Pai, Chiang Dao, Fang, Thaton and Phrao from Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai City Sights: Historic Monuments (City Sights) of Chiang Mai The Main Temples of Chiang Mai Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai Wat Jet Yod in Chiang Mai Wat Chiang Man in Chiang Mai Wat Phra Singh in Chiang Mai Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai Wat Suan Dok in Chiang Mai Wat U- Mong Suan Puthatham in Chiang Mai City Temples of Chiang Mai Places of General Interest	To the South: South to Lamphun from Chiang Mai South from Lamphun Hang Dong and the Ping River, Chiang Mai Chom Thong and Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai Ob Luang National Park via Mae Chaem
Into the Mountains (Hilltribes) of Chiang Mai: The Mountains of Chiang Mai Trekking in Chiang Mai The Hilltribes of Chiang Mai The Karen in Chiang Mai The Lahu in Chiang Mai The Hmong in Chiang Mai The Lisu in Chiang Mai The Akha in Chiang Mai The Mien or Yao in Chiang Mai The Lua and Palaung in Chiang Mai

Additional Information

King Mangrai Chao Kawila Princess Dararatsmi Mae Thorani Khru Ba Srivichai	The Phra Sihing Buddha statue The Emerald and Jade Buddhas The City Pillar "Inthakhin" Crystal Sons The three javelins	Buddhism Buddhist Festivals Vessantara Jataka, the great birth The Lohasimbali hell Spirits and Mediums
Festival Parades The Bo Sang umbrella festival Water throwing on Songkran Wat Phra Non rocket festival Traditional Dress in Chiang Mai	The Tai Lanna Artisans Northern Thai (Lanna) Houses Rice Barns Stucco	Walking on Doi Inthanon Doi Luang Chiang Dao Rural Rides Visiting Hilltribe Villages Staying in National Parks
Hong or Hamsa Singha Naga and Garuda Tung and Taleo Naga and Makara	Orchids in Chiang Mai Papaver Somniferum (Opium Plant) Dipterocarpus Alatus Forest types Doi Suthep Forest conservation	Wetland Rice Cultivation Subsistence Agriculture Boat Cruise on the Ping River Trade Links with China Hiring a Vehicle

Stories from the Press:

Derivations of the Hmong Diaspora Peaceful days in Pai Tobacco Curing Barns

Stories behind the statues The power of city pillars Ban Tha Kan, Chiang Mai

Story about Water Buffaloes Birds, Words and Watchers