SHARE：Attractions Chiang Mai Night Safari  ,  Chiang Mai Night Safari Traffic Grand Canyon of the east was be a natural attractions in Chiang Mai  :Chiang Mai's "Grand Canyon". New attraction place in Chiang Mai. It's actually an abandoned soil mine which later became a pond. Swimming is prohibited here because the water here is quite deep.  ##Grand Canyon of the east in Chiang Mai Add:Baan Nam Phare, Amphur Hang Dong, Chiang Mai Grand Canyon of the east in Chiang Mai,Tourism Chiang Mai thailand,Chiang Mai travel deals,The Grand canyon of Chiang Mai The gem of the Northbears fruits, orchards and hidden treasures dating back to the 13th century In the bustling heart of Chiang Mai, there are some peaceful and scenic places you may overlook. Late one afternoon, a number of tourists scoot through villages and fruit orchards. They are not here for fruits, a homestay experience, nor a hidden boutique resort. They are more keen to reach a less than ordinary location. When reaching their destination, tourists put on their sunglasses, apply their sun tan lotion and leisurely walk down the ramp into a reservoir nestled in orchards. It is not a usual place to swim and enjoy oneself, especially considering the reservoir is framed by a 25m-high earthen wall. ##Chiang Mai City Chiang Mai means "new city" and was so named because it became the new capital of the Lan Na kingdom when it was founded in 1296, succeeding Chiang Rai, the former capital founded in 1262.:208-209 Chiang Mai gained prominence in the political sphere in May 2006, when the Chiang Mai Initiative was concluded between the ASEAN nations and the "+3" countries (China, Japan, and South Korea). Chiang Mai was one of three Thai cities contending for Thailand's bid to host the World Expo 2020 (the others were Chonburi and Ayutthaya). Ayutthaya, however, was the city ultimately chosen by the Thai Parliament to register for the international competition. ##Tourism of Chiang Mai Courtyard, Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep According to Thailand's Department of Tourism, in 2013 Chiang Mai had 14.1 million visitors: 4.6 million foreigners and 9.5 million Thais. The Tourism Authority of Thailand's Chiang Mai office expects the number of tourists from China to increase by at least 20% in 2013 over 2012, driven by the success of the Chinese film Lost in Thailand. More than 80% of the film was shot in the province. Chiang Mai has more than 32,000 hotel rooms and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is Thailand's fourth largest, after Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) in Bangkok, and Phuket (HKT). The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) aims to market Chiang Mai as a global MICE city as part of a five-year plan. The TCEB forecasts revenue from MICE to rise by 10% to THB4.24 billion in 2013 and the number of MICE travellers to rise by 5% to 72,424. The influx of tourists has put a strain on the city's natural resources. Faced with rampant unplanned development, air and water pollution, waste management problems, and traffic congestion, the city has launched a non-motorised transport (NMT) system. The initiative, developed by a partnership of experts and with support from the Climate & Development Knowledge Network, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create employment opportunities for the urban poor. The climate compatible development strategy has gained support from policy-makers and citizens alike as a result of its many benefits. SHARE：Attractions Chiang Mai Night Safari  ,  Chiang Mai Night Safari Traffic