Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings
Chiang Mai Ancient Ruins
Ancient Ruins in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai Ancient Ruins
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- oak2wnOakland, CA1,273 contributionsThis wat is a 14th century temple. I loved walking around the grounds. The elephants on the ruins were quite beautiful to look it.Written September 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- oak2wnOakland, CA1,273 contributionsVery cool to see a wat here at the side of a mountain. You walk through tunnels to see other parts. Nothing alarming, but there were bats resting/hanging in one of the tunnels.Written September 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- patinhongkongErmoupoli, Greece485 contributionsWe visited at about 10 in the morning when the temple, which is at the heart of this ancient town, was pretty much deserted. We were able to wander at our own pace, undisturbed around the ruins. The temple itself is being restored, and murals of everyday village life being painted on the walls, were quite absorbing. I much preferred this place to the more frequented temples we saw.Written February 19, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- chiangmaicharliesChiang Mai, Thailand5,611 contributionsThis Wat Umong Mahathera ChanTemple is often confused with the simple 'Wat Umong" - the one with the tunnels, a little out of town.
Wat Umong Mahathera ChanTemple is another good temple in the old city if you're in the neighbourhood. With so many temples in Chiang Mai, it's not worth crossing town for, but it's as good as many others.
The features here are two very old chedis (stupas), a meditation centre and interesting grounds. When I visited, they were collecting fruit from the many trees in the grounds.
Note that this is directly opposite Wat Pan Ping, so you can visit two good temples for the price of one. They're both close to 'Zoe in Yellow' in case you're looking for redemption.Written May 18, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jason SMelbourne, Australia2,185 contributionsLove these types of places to visit when overseas you get a real look into local way of life.
Some of the food is out there to eat but if you have an adventurous palate then you will love this place.Written December 23, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - HINA WIslamabad, Pakistan7,358 contributionsThis fortification can be seen at the north west corner of Chiang Mai old city. Initially water from the river Haui Kaeo was fed into the city. Then the bastion was built over it around 1800 BC. It was called Hua Lin which means the “Head of an Aqueduct”.Written May 23, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Phi SomchaiBangkok, Thailand3,737 contributionsThis is one of the four gates of the historical old town. It is also known as the Western gate. We passed by it frequently but nothing very interesting.Written April 28, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- HINA WIslamabad, Pakistan7,358 contributionsJaeng Sri Poom or Phum is located in the northeast corner of the old city. Jaeng means ‘fort’ and Sri(lee) poom means ‘Light of the Land’. This is a historical corner of the old city as it was the place where the construction of the city wall was started by King Mangrai more than 700 years ago. Legend goes that there used to be a huge Banyan tree nearby which gave this point highly auspicious. Hence in order to be more powerful the king chose this point. The tree is long gone. There was a fire that ravaged the old city and the Sri Phum bastion was rebuilt by King Kawila. You can see an interesting shrine called San Lak Muang Jaeng Sri Phum near the fort.Written May 23, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- HINA WIslamabad, Pakistan7,358 contributionsThis fortification ruins are located on the south west corner of Chiang Mai old city. Unfortunately in 1950s a fire destroyed majority of the walls and gates, so the gates were reconstructions. Traces of the castle walls can be found on the corners. An interesting tale is told by the locals about this fort. They relate that a very rich but cruel king used to rule Chiang Mai. One day a man named Hueang was caught trying to steal somethings from the king’s treasure. He was executed and buried at this place.Written May 23, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
