Wiang Kum Kam, Chiang Mai

Wiang Kum Kam is an ancient archeological site , in Chiang Mai. The old city was built in the 13th century, by King Mangrai. It is believed to be the first Lanna capital , of the famous Lanna kingdom that enveloped Chiang Mai and areas around it. The main temple is Wat Chedi Liam, which is the key highlight of the tour. You can rent a horse buggy to get around , just to get the feel of the ancient sites. It is not on everyone’s list of Things to do, but once you are there, you can feel the history running through the winds and transports you back to the times. #urbanexplorer #newyearadventure #mytripvlog #celebratewithtrip #chiangmai

Wiang Kum Kam

#passionpassport It is a remarkably interesting place with an interesting history. The ancient temples stretch over a large area where you can easily get lost without a guide. So, the opportunity to be driven around in a horse-drawn carriage, where the driver knew the area well and could tell you about all the places you visited, was what made the experience complete. We are lucky actually i am lucky to experience this without any cents since it was a school trip and we had provided with tour guide☺️☺️ This place was also known as 'Ruined City', the former capital of the Mon Kingdom. It is very easy to drive straight past on the way to the airport, not realizing it is there. Once inside you can drive around or take a pony and trap. There is a working wat still on site. The abandonment is believed to have been caused by frequent flooding, as happened in 2005 locals and guide said it. Not to be missed, if you're interested in Thai history. Surely one of the prime sites to visit in all of Thailand, and certainly in Chiang Mai. Best done over a number of visits as there are many individual areas within the overall site. It's best to go to the recently opened museum (opened in 2016 I believe), first to get a good taste of what Wiang Kum Kam has to offer. I would advise going round the site on your own using a cycle or motorcycle. Don't miss out on Chedi Liam, a superb stupa built around 1287. An outstanding area, and thoroughly recommended. #passionpassport

Wiang Kum Kam

#thailandtrip A lovely, quiet spot to take in all of the ancient ruins. We took the horse and cart ride. It was one hour and 300 Baht. Our driver was very kind and stopped at each site to allow us to get out and explore if we wanted to. I would have loved to learn more history on the tour. There is a small cafe (drinks only) at the entrance. There is not much around to go to, but we easily used Grab to get a car to another spot in the city!

Wiang Kum Kam

#thailandtrip It's ok to visit if you have spare time. However, the ruins are really scattered and spread out over a wide area. Some nice and quiet temples in that area however. Recommend to take either the tram or drive around to visit the sites. It's on a much smaller scale as well, and might be disappointing for those who had visited Ayutthaya outside Bangkok.

Wiang Kum Kam

#songkran2024 A lovely, quiet spot to take in all of the ancient ruins. We took the horse and cart ride. It was one hour and 300 Baht. Our driver was very kind and stopped at each site to allow us to get out and explore if we wanted to. I would have loved to learn more history on the tour. There is a small cafe (drinks only) at the entrance. There is not much around to go to, but we easily used Grab to get a car to another spot in the city!

Wiang Kum Kam

#songkran2024 A lovely, quiet spot to take in all of the ancient ruins. We took the horse and cart ride. It was one hour and 300 Baht. Our driver was very kind and stopped at each site to allow us to get out and explore if we wanted to. I would have loved to learn more history on the tour. There is a small cafe (drinks only) at the entrance. There is not much around to go to, but we easily used Grab to get a car to another spot in the city!

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Truly an amazing 800 Year old ruins that were discovered in the late 20th Century. This area is a must see on any trip to Chiang Mai. The ruins are fairly well preserved and rich with historical and religious significance. Tours are available, by van, bus and also by horse drawn carriage. It is a large area so navigating without a tour guide will assure you that you will miss a lot. There are also many beautiful working temples in Wiang Kum Kam that are worthy of a visit!#清邁旅行

Weigonggan Ancient City Wiang Kum Kam Address: Wiang Kum Kam, Mueang Chiang Mai District

Chiang Mai is my favorite city in Thailand, not only the fresh art of the ancient city, but also the collection of fashion and culture in the big city. Chiang Mai is a city of temples. There are hundreds of large and small temples in the ancient city of Chiang Mai. It is no exaggeration to say that it is a five-step temple, a ten-step temple, and often walks to another alley. It is another temple.