Qingsheng is located in the north of Chiang Rai. It was founded by the Lanatai Dynasty in 659 AD and was once an independent small country, which was invaded and ruled by Myanmar for 250 years.
It was not until the founder of the current dynasty, King Zhaopaiye, defeated the Burmese army that he recaptured Qingsheng.There are still ruins of the old city wall and many historical sites, and there is a "Qingsheng Museum"National Museum Bangkok The branch of the exhibition shows various ancient Buddha statues in the Qing Dynasty and the customs, cultural relics and antiques of ethnic minorities in northern Thailand.Qingsheng used to be aopium poppy's distribution center,Golden TriangleAll kinds of drugs are transported from here to Thailand and then to all parts of the world.Has become a famous touristscenic spot。
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Qingsheng Museum Tourist Area.Local residents have abandoned poppy cultivation and switched to other crops.But local residents still seem to have the tradition of taking opium.
Not far from the city wall is the Chiang Saen Museum, which isNational Museum Bangkok The branch of Lanatai has displayed handicrafts in Lanatai style and local minority costumes.The Wat Chedi Luang Temple was built in the 12th century. There is a 18m high square pagoda in the temple.On the hill outside the northwest corner of the city wall of Qingsheng, there is a Puna Qiongketi Temple. Standing on the top of the mountain, you can overlookMekongLaos on the other side.Outside the city, there is a 16000 square meter Chiang Saen Lake in the southwest, which can be used for rowingThe water bicycleTourists can rent bicycles from the urban area.
