Chinese Tourist Criticized for Posing on Historic Chiang Mai Wall
A Chinese tourist faced backlash after posing on Chiang Mai's historic Sri Phumi Gate for photos, with locals criticizing the disrespectful behavior at the ancient city wall site.
Local residents expressed disapproval after a Chinese female tourist was spotted sitting and dangling her legs on Sri Phumi Gate while taking photos at the ancient city walls of Chiang Mai, in an incident reported at 2 p.m. on August 13. The behavior drew public criticism for being disrespectful at this historically significant location. While the tourist was posing on the gate, thunder and heavy rain broke out, forcing her to quickly climb down from the structure. The old city walls and moat of Chiang Mai are surrounded by several important gates and bastions, including Sri Phumi Gate, Hua Lin Gate, Kha Tam Gate, Ku Hueng Gate, Chiang Mai Gate, Chang Phueak Gate, Suan Dok Gate, and Tha Pae Gate, all considered significant historical monuments of the province.
