Monument to King Mengray
maechan and Maesai, Muang Ngam Hill, Wiang, Muang Chiang Rai.
Description:
In Chiang Rai on the exit from the city, next to the road in Me Chan stands a tall dark monument against the backdrop of a golden carved wall with sharp ends. This is a monument to King Mengray, the founder of the city. According to legend, King Mengrai was looking for his elephant on the banks of the Kok River and, admiring the beauty of the local places, decided to found a city here. Many tours of the city begin from this place as a sign of respect for the founding king.