Chiang Mai History
Posted on June 28th, 2007 by P@E
Chiang Mai History:
Chiang Mai, known as Nophaburi Sri Nakhon Ping or Viang Ping Chiang Mai (Rose of the North) in ancient chronicles, was founded as the capital of the Lan Na Thai (Kingdom of a Million Ricefields) by King Mengrai in 1296 A.D. The city you see today, which celebrated its 700th anniversary in 1996, has evolved over many centuries. It is now the second most important city in the country after Bangkok and the main city in the northern region. It is a city of ancient arts and crafts continuing the proud tradition of Lan Na Thai.