Chiang Mai is the largest historical and cultural city in northern Thailand, and also the political and economic center in northern Thailand. Chiang Mai was the capital of Lanna Kingdom from 1296 to 1768, and Lanna Kingdom later developed into a tributary country of Chiang Mai Kingdom from 1774- 1939. Chiang Mai is 700 kilometers away from Bangkok and backed by the highest mountain in Thailand.

The development of Chiang Mai is second only to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, with beautiful scenery and flowers everywhere. Chiang Mai has a beautiful natural environment with an average elevation of 300 meters. It is a highland city in Thailand with a cool climate and is a famous summer resort.

The Kundan Mountains in the east and the Tan 'an Mountains in the west have peaks over 2000 meters, and the main peak, Yingtinghan Peak, is the highest peak in China, with an altitude of 2576 meters. In the middle is the riverside basin. Forest area 16700 square kilometers, accounting for 73% of the whole government land.

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Chiang Mai's silk and textiles are also world-renowned, and a large number of silk and textiles are exported every year, which is an important pillar of Thailand's manufacturing industry. Chiang Mai is famous for its tobacco leaves, and its output ranks first in the country.

Others include teak and rice. There are textile, rice milling, cigarette and other factories. Minerals include oil, tungsten, silver and tin.