Province guide
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is northern Thailand's largest province by area, combining the historic Lanna city of Chiang Mai with mountain districts, national parks, craft communities and rural valleys across 25 districts.
Northern Thailand
Area 20,107.1 km²
Population 1,732,811
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Chai Prakan District
DistrictChai Prakan District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Chiang Dao District
DistrictChiang Dao District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Chom Thong District
DistrictChom Thong District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Doi Lo District
DistrictDoi Lo District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Doi Saket District
DistrictDoi Saket District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
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Kanlayaniwatthana District
Kanlayaniwatthana District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Doi Lo District
Doi Lo District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Mae On District
Mae On District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Mae Wang District
Mae Wang District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Chai Prakan District
Chai Prakan District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
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Understand Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Province is the main cultural and transport hub of northern Thailand. The provincial capital is known for its walled old city, Lanna temples, markets and contemporary neighbourhoods, while the wider province extends across 25 districts and more than 20,000 square kilometres of mountain and valley landscapes.
Choose a district to match the trip you want. Mueang Chiang Mai contains the old city and the main urban base; Mae Rim and Mae On offer access to gardens, mountain scenery and village stays; Chom Thong is the gateway to Doi Inthanon National Park; and Chiang Dao is a base for the province's northern mountains. Distances between districts can be substantial, so check the map and journey time before booking accommodation.
Chiang Mai at a glance
- Official name
- Chiang Mai Province
- Thai name
- เชียงใหม่
- Region
- Northern Thailand
- Population
- 1,732,811 (July 2023)
- Area
- 20,107.1 km²
- Type
- Province
Weather and when to visit
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Tue27°C / 22°C
Wed29°C / 22°C
Thu30°C / 22°C
Fri31°C / 22°C
Sat30°C / 23°C
Sun29°C / 23°C
Mon30°C / 23°C
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- Sources
- Chiang Mai Provincial Office
- Last reviewed
- 20 September 2026
- Content owner
- Thailand Navigator Editorial Team
- Page type
- Province guide