De Naga Chiang Mai, a new luxury boutique hotel designed in Northern Thai style will open its doors in January 2008.Conveniently located next to Tha Pae Gate in the old city where shopping and cultural attractions are within walking distance, De Naga will offer its guests the best location, style and service, all at affordable prices. De Naga???s low-rise architectural style is distinctly Northern Thai or ???Lanna??� style, with a resort feel, and features a view of the imposing Doi Suthep Mountain Temple.As you enter De Naga through the lobby, past the open areas, the mood gently evolves from traditional Lanna feel to a pleasant, but more contemporary style with touches of typical Chiang Mai. Naga (na-ga) nounNaga is a mythical multi-headed serpent with a large crested head resembling a cobra, symbolizing might, wealth, prosperity and fertility and is guardian of the Buddha and protector of earthly waters. The description of Naga is seen throughout Thailand???s Buddhist temples in the form of snake-like patterns adorning temple walls and roofs. In Northern Thailand legend, during the Lanna reign, it was believed that Naga appeared on earth to assist the kings in building their glorious cities and bestowed upon them immense wealth and power.