History of Chiang Mai
Thailand - Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Koh Samui Island - Krabi - Pattaya - Phuket
According to the history of Chiang Mai, Thai king Phaya Mengrai established Nopburi Si Nakhon Ping Chiang Mai after conquering the Hariphunchai kingdom in 1296. Before this, the city was ruled by King Anawrahta of Pagan (Burma) during the 11th century.
In the late 14th century, Chiang Mai became a part of the kingdom of Lan Na Thai in an alliance with Sukhothai. This kingdom extended to a major part of the country. Thus, it was in this period that Chiang Mai gained prominence as an important cultural and religious center in the country. In the year 1477, the eight world synod of Theravada Buddhism was held in Chiang Mai.
In 1556, the Burmese returned to capture Chiang Mai, and ruled the city for more than 200 years. The history of Chiang Mai witnessed yet another change in its reign when the Thais recaptured it under Phaya Taksin. In 1774, the city finally became a part of Siam (present day Thailand).
In the year 1800, Chao Kavila, an important chieftain of the kingdom, built the massive black wall around Chiang Mai. It was under Kavila that the history of Chiang Mai entered its golden period. It became a major trade center in Southeast Asia.
A sort of civil war in the early 20th century is a major blot in the history of Chiang Mai. Known as the Shan Rebellion, this skirmish ensued between corvee laborers and the troops of Chiang Mai, after the former refused to construct roads in a protest against the practice of corvee (involuntary service, especially for construction of roads). In 1924, the issue was resolved after this custom was done away with.
The history of Chiang Mai has been a mélange of tumult and unstinted progression. Today, it is a modern city with world-class infrastructure and facilities that lure tourists from across the globe.
| Hotels in Chiang Mai | |
| Oasis Hotel | Baantai Hotel |
| C H Hotel | Chiang Mai Phucome Hotel |
| Holiday Garden Hotel | Nuntawatsa Lodge Hotel |
