Chiang Mai: Ancient City Tour of Wiang Kum Kam

4.00

4.0(3 reviews)

Private Tour

3 hours 30 minutes

Thai, English

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Overview

Available languages

Thai

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

This half-day tour takes you on an enriching journey through the ancient city of Wiang Kum Kam, which disappeared over 200 years ago, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past.

Located just south of Chiang Mai, Wiang Kum Kam is home to numerous historical ruins, including ancient temples, stupas, and remnants of the original city walls. Highlights of the tour include Wat Chang Kong, renowned for its impressive architecture, and Wat Ku Tao, which features a distinct and captivating Chedi.

Accompanied by expert local guides, the tour provides valuable insights into the significance of these ancient sites and the daily life of the city's past inhabitants. The surrounding landscapes enhance the experience, making it a perfect combination of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Wheelchair accessible

Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Children 1 and younger are complimentary.

At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability

Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Center is closed on Mondays, however, the tour can still operate

For Spanish, French, German, Russian speaking guide you can upgrade to a Private Tour PLUS add Supplement payment Baht 800.00 (whole party)

What To Expect

Wat Kuu Kham (Wat Chedi Liam) Temple

One of the temples in the ancient city of Wiang Kum Kam, now part of present-day Chiang Mai.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Wiang Kum Kam

Wiang Kum Kam is an historic settlement and archaeological site along the Ping River, which was built by King Mangrai the Great as his capital before he moved it to Chiang Mai.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Tour with Guide

Pickup included

What‘s Included

Horse-drawn carriage ride

Guided tour of Wiang Kum Kam's ancient, ruined temples, 3 Kings Monument, and Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Center

This is a Private Tour

Roundtrip transportation from/to Chiang Mai hotels

Any food, drinks or snacks

Gratuities

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Better things to see closer to home (hotel) in the old city in Chang Mai
Monty458,Feb 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Our tour guide described Wiang Kum Kam as an underground city! An underground city conjures up images of Atlantis, perhaps the cave dwelling Troglodytes of France and Turkey or Coober Pedy in South Australia, with its underground homes, churches and hotel. If this is the image you have, you are probably going to be disappointed as the only underground aspect of this Ancient city is the earth from which it was excavated. There are few old ruIns, walls and temple structures but not much to inspire the imagination. The more contemporary temples in the village are interesting but as there are temples everywhere in Thailand there is no need to spend 30 minutes travelling to this ancient city to see them. In retrospective, you can probably find more interesting things to do closer to your home (hotel) base.
Historical morning out to the old city
singaporesling22,Apr 28, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mr Boy picked us up at the hotel lobby on time. A very good start of our trip. MHe was also very helpful in explaining the history of every temples we visited. The old city is beautiful spot to visit and some beautiful pics were taken. A very organised trip by this agent.
An amazing ancient city
wheetolow,Apr 22, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If you appreciate history this is worth a trip from Chiang Mai to see Wiang Kum Kam. You can see very old temples and ruins from a former capital. Many of the temple ruins visible now were not excavated from the river bottom until the 1980s. I learned this from the I Asia Thailand guide who was in my opinion the best part of the tour!

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Chiang Mai: Ancient City Tour of Wiang Kum Kam

4.00

4.0(3 reviews)

Private Tour

3 hours 30 minutes

Thai, English

Mobile ticket

Show all 9 photos

Overview

Available languages

Thai

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

This half-day tour takes you on an enriching journey through the ancient city of Wiang Kum Kam, which disappeared over 200 years ago, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Wheelchair accessible

Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Children 1 and younger are complimentary.

At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability

Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Center is closed on Mondays, however, the tour can still operate

For Spanish, French, German, Russian speaking guide you can upgrade to a Private Tour PLUS add Supplement payment Baht 800.00 (whole party)

What To Expect

Wat Kuu Kham (Wat Chedi Liam) Temple

One of the temples in the ancient city of Wiang Kum Kam, now part of present-day Chiang Mai.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Wiang Kum Kam

Wiang Kum Kam is an historic settlement and archaeological site along the Ping River, which was built by King Mangrai the Great as his capital before he moved it to Chiang Mai.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Tour with Guide

Pickup included

What‘s Included

Horse-drawn carriage ride

Guided tour of Wiang Kum Kam's ancient, ruined temples, 3 Kings Monument, and Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Center

This is a Private Tour

Roundtrip transportation from/to Chiang Mai hotels

Any food, drinks or snacks

Gratuities

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Better things to see closer to home (hotel) in the old city in Chang Mai
Monty458,Feb 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Our tour guide described Wiang Kum Kam as an underground city! An underground city conjures up images of Atlantis, perhaps the cave dwelling Troglodytes of France and Turkey or Coober Pedy in South Australia, with its underground homes, churches and hotel. If this is the image you have, you are probably going to be disappointed as the only underground aspect of this Ancient city is the earth from which it was excavated. There are few old ruIns, walls and temple structures but not much to inspire the imagination. The more contemporary temples in the village are interesting but as there are temples everywhere in Thailand there is no need to spend 30 minutes travelling to this ancient city to see them. In retrospective, you can probably find more interesting things to do closer to your home (hotel) base.
Historical morning out to the old city
singaporesling22,Apr 28, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mr Boy picked us up at the hotel lobby on time. A very good start of our trip. MHe was also very helpful in explaining the history of every temples we visited. The old city is beautiful spot to visit and some beautiful pics were taken. A very organised trip by this agent.
An amazing ancient city
wheetolow,Apr 22, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If you appreciate history this is worth a trip from Chiang Mai to see Wiang Kum Kam. You can see very old temples and ruins from a former capital. Many of the temple ruins visible now were not excavated from the river bottom until the 1980s. I learned this from the I Asia Thailand guide who was in my opinion the best part of the tour!