The city was founded by King Mengrai in the 1200s, and here there are two temples which can be interesting to visit. Wat Phra Kaeo is the former site of the Emerald Buddha, Thailand's most famous gudastaty.
Ang lungsod ay itinatag sa pamamagitan ng Hari Mengrai sa 1200s, at dito may dalawang templo na maaaring maging kawili-wiling upang bisitahin.