Politics

King Mangrai

Local figure

Addresses you can still visit

Every place in this city with a documented tie to this person.

Commemorated here
King Mangrai Shrine
The shrine commemorates Chiang Mai’s founder at the traditional location of his sudden death by lightning.
Created here
Tha Phae Gate
The original eastern gate formed part of the walled capital established under his rule in 1296.
Created here
Wat Inthakhin Sadue Mueang
He founded Chiang Mai and established its original sacred center and city-pillar site here.
Created here
Wiang Kaew Palace Site
His royal palace was established within this precinct after Chiang Mai’s foundation in 1296.

These addresses are scattered across the city. Our routes and quests put them in an order that works.