NTV Recommended Tour Packages   2 Days / 1 night package 3 Days/ 2 nights package 4 Days / 3 nights Package 5 Days / 4 nights Package 6 Days / 5 nights Package	Northern Thai Variety Home: Northern Thai Center of news, knowledge, travel and entertainment.>>> Lanna : The Northern Region of Thailand >>> The land of the million rice fields. Implying that the kingdom was very prosperous, Lanna literally means one million rice fields. Today, upper part of northern of Thailand is composed of the provinces Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Mae Hong Son, Phayao, Phrae and Nan.>>> However, this region once belonged to the dynamic and influential Lanna Kingdom. Moreover, the town of Hariphunchai (today call Lamphun) was the capital city of this region before the period of Lanna, until being colonized by King Meng Rai of Chiang Rai. Subsequently, he christened it the Kingdom of Lanna, and declared Chiang Mai as The capital as the capital city in 1296 A.D.>>> The Lanna way of life differs greatly from the rest of the Thailand on account of its unique cultural heritage. Moreover, forestay abounds in the areas where the four main rivers, The Ping, The Wang, The Yom and the Nan also have their sources. Ultimately, these four rivers converge to become the mighty Chao Phraya River, the largest artery of Thailand.>>>  Calling themselves” Khon Muang” these ancient people of Lanna have their own characteristics of language, costumes, and cuisine that altogether make up the Lanna culture. Concurrently, their religion and architecture indicate a close link to Buddhism. Today, Lanna has become a major northern tourist attraction with is tradition villages, lifestyles, colorful clothing, and fabulous handicrafts-especially embroidery and silverware. Visitors will agree that a Thai journey is not complete without a visit to Lanna. >>> Chiangmai >>> On the Ping River basin,700 kilometers away from Bangkok is the home of Chiang Mai , the second largest metropolis in Thailand that established by King Meng Rai ,Prince of Chiang saen in 1296 A.D.>>> Nowadays, this great capital of Lanna Kingdom still maintains spirit of Lanna wisdom, culture and art. You can see it in the gorgeous temples, like wat Chiang Man, the first temple which built by king Mengrai, Wat Prasing, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Jet Yot and more.>>> Besides, Chiang Mai is also the center for those traditional ceremonies including flower festival in February, Song klan Festival in April, Inthakhin (Ancient City Pillar) Festival, Visakha Puja Day in May and Loy Krathong in November. All these excited festivals and ceremonies are happened throughout the year! as well as the number of fine handicrafts, weaving, woodcarving, silverware and pottery, it’s a highly recommended destination for shopping and entertainment.        Web www.ntvhome.com
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