The ancient city of Chiang Mai is part of the Kingdom of Lana in northern Thailandroyal familyPalace SiteThere are numerous ruins and scenic spots in the city, which have now becomeThailandOne of the important cultural heritages.

As early asIn 1296, the first independent king of the Kingdom of Lana, King Menglai, took a liking to the plain between Suti Mountain and the Mekong River, established his capital here, and began building city walls to resist foreign enemies. It is said that 40000 people were used to build outposts and moats at that time. After the completion of the city wall, King Menglai held a grand celebration banquet for three days and three nights, naming the city "Chiang Mai". In Thai, it meansNew City.

However, in the main historical context of Thailand, it is difficult to find traces of the Kingdom of Lana, which is truly confusing.

Because today's Thailand has historically been dominated by Siam and has come from surrounding areas. The traditional narrative of Thai history is based on the central line of Siam, dividing the historical process into four major periods: the Sukhothai dynasty, the Ayutthaya dynasty, the Tunburi dynasty, and the Bangkok dynasty. The history of regimes outside Siam has been neglected for a long time.

Actually, from now onMore than 700 years ago, there used to be a kingdom in the northern region of Thailand called "Lanna" by the locals. It was a powerful regime in the early days of the Thai people, once allied with Sukhothai and flourished under the rule of King Menglai. Later, with the decline of Sukhothai, the Kingdom of Lana encountered attacks from major cities and invasions by the Burmese army. It was once occupied and ruled by Myanmar until Emperor Daxin led the Restoration Movement and collaborated with the leaders of NanbangKavala generalJoin forces, justDrive Burmese people out of Lana. ADAt the beginning of the 18th centuryBangkok DynastyRama I appointed Kavira as the King of Lana,from then onRetrieve Chiang Mai.

As a witness to this historical branch,Chiang Mai Ancient CityStanding to this day. After experiencing a long time and full of vicissitudes, the ancient city now looks square overall, but in reality, it is a long andA rectangular shape with a width of 2 kilometers and 1.8 kilometers, and a moat that surrounds the city wall is 18 meters deep. Chiang Mai originally had two city walls. Inside the inner walls was the current old city area, where the royal family and monks used to reside, and it was also the political and religious center of Chiang Mai. Outside the inner walls and inside the outer walls, the area was where the people lived.

Nowadays, the exterior walls are no longer visible, and most of the interior walls have also collapsed. However, the important four corners and five city gates still guard the largest city in northern Thailand. From ancient times to the present, this place has been a sacred place, and locals have always believed that the angels who protect the city reside above the city gate and corner.