The second largest city in Thailand, Chiang Mai is situated 700 km north of Bangkok. It also stood 9th among the top 10 most livable cities in Asia. It has a population of more than 1.5 million, more than 80% of which belongs to the natives and the rest constitutes of people from other nationalities who come here to study, work or retire. There are more than 1000 hill-tribes in Chiang Mai; the most significant being Lua, Palong, Karen, Lisu, Akha, Mien, Lahu and Hmong.

The city houses more than 300 temples, most of which are well known throughout the world for their beauty and elegance. Appropriately known as "Rose of the North", this beautiful location is one of the most popular and frequently visited sights in Southeast Asia.

Facts & Figures:

Country : Thailand

Population : 1571962

Area : 20107 sq km

Languages : Thai, English and Kham Muang

Religion : Buddhism (85%), Protestantism, Catholicism, Islam and Hinduism