History
Next Chiang Rai belonged to the kingdom of Lanna, the land of million boxes. The provincial capital was founded in 1262 by King Mengrai and stayed for 30 years, the capital of his empire.
For a long time belonged to Chiang Rai to Burma, and not until King Rama I, united the country again with Siam (1786). In cities such as Chiang Saen were destroyed but later rebuilt.
The province has since 1910.
Population
Slightly more than 12% of the population of Chiang Rai are members of hill tribes, mainly Yao, Akha, Karen, Hmong and Lisu.
Attractions in Chiang Rai
* Prathat Wat Doi Tung - Buddhist Temple (Wat) at Ban Huai Krai has been established for 911th It is here supposed to be housed a relic of the Buddha, hence the temple as the holiest of the region is considered. It also offers a fantastic view of the surrounding mountains and you can inspect the Buddha statues are among the oldest in Thailand.
* Cave - at Tham Luang, the caves draw at 7 km into the mountain.
* Sop Ruak (Golden Triangle) - the confluence of the Mekong with the Maenam Sai. The west bank of the Mekong is among Thailand, Laos to the east bank and the triangle between the Mekong and Sai on Myanmar.
* Chiang Saen - Ancient City (with the excavation site and a museum), which probably between 6 and 8 Century was founded. When fighting with the Khmer in the 11th Century destroyed, was rebuilt to 1325th Their heyday lasted until the 1558th
* National Parks:
o Doi Luang National Park
o Khun Chae National Park
o National Pa. Mae Puem
o Phu Sang National Park
