A recently discovered ancient city believed to have
been built during the reign of King Meng Rai in 1286, the city was once
the capital of the Lanna Kingdom until the Maenam Ping flooded and
wiped out the whole city. To visit Wiang Kum Kam today, drive south
east of Chiang Mai, between Km. 3-4, on the Chiang Mai-Lamphun route in
Saraphi District. Just drive along the road at Nong Hoi Police box to
the Ko Klang Pa Kluai intersection and proceed to Chedi Liam Police
box. There are more than 20 ancient ruins inside and around Wiang Kum
Kam including Wat Chedi Liam, Wat Chang Kham, Wat Noi, Wat Pu Pia, Wat
Ku Koa, Wat E Kang, Wat Hua Nong, and Wat Pu Song which are dated from
the 21st 22nd Buddhist centuries.
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