Thailand: Roof finial of a hatsadiling (bird / elephant) on the viharn at Wat Chiang Chom (Wat Chedi Plong), Chiang Mai

King Mengrai founded the city of Chiang Mai (meaning 'new city') in 1296, and it succeeded Chiang Rai as capital of the Lanna kingdom. Chiang Mai sometimes written as 'Chiengmai' or 'Chiangmai', is the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand.

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CPA Media Co. Ltd.

Photographer:

David Henley

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Pictures From Asia