Chiang Mai is unbelievable city, which is located in the north of Thailand. The city was founded at the end of the 13th century and became the capital of the huge kingdom of Lanna Thai. The city was as the fortress, surrounded by the strong walls. The city became the tourist centre of the country with all of these fantastic places. Chiang Mai presents a great number of exciting festivals and other interesting events. The most popular festival is Loi Kratong, celebrates on the full moon of the 12th month. Thousands of people float the krathong decorated with the flowers and candles, on the waterways. There are many other festivals such as Songkran, Chiang Mai Flower Festival, Tam Boon Khan Doc and others. The centre of the city has many wonderful museums. The most popular is National Museum, Tribal Museum, Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Center and others. The city is also an educational centre, which contains several educational establishments such as Chaing Mai University, Payap University, Far Eastern University, Maejo University and many others. The city has masterpieces of nature, a green picturesque parks and gardens. The most magnificent park is Elephant Nature Park, located not far from the city. The park contains the large collection of elephants, charming river, natural valley and other magnificent places. Outside the town there is one more wonderful park, Doi Pui Suthep Park, the park includes the highest mountain in the country. Thousands of people come here to admire this fantastic beauty and to enjoy hiking. The city offers well-developed shopping industry, with a great variety of luxurious shops, modern department stores and fashionable boutiques. Tourists can find all necessary goods for them there. The nightlife of the city is active and offers many marvelous places such as clubs, cafes, bars, restaurants and others. The restaurants provide extravagant national and international cuisine. It is easy to arrive to Chaing Mai, because of perfect transport system. There is Chaing Mai International Airport and Railway station. The city provides deluxe hotels and middle-ranged ones. All of them have perfect service and pleasant and professional staff.