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Wiang Kum Kam

Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Wiang Kum Kam
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Ranked #69 of 180 attractions in Chiang Mai
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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“Underground in past but should be up front now!”
- 27 Mar 2012
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“Underground in past but should be up front now!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Paid for a river cruise and standard horse ride around with no tour! Driver was hella old and spoke like no English but was fricking hilarious with what English he tried to give us a tour with. We loved him! Hey, it's two hours and if you read the provided pamphlet and read at the museum that starts the tour... More

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“Ancient Lanna Kingdon”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

Simply amazing historical ruins - soak up the Lanna history. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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“A pleasant couple of hours”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2009
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You can visit Wiang Kum Kam by Tuk Tuk. Just negotiate a price for there and back and off you go. It's not far out of the city, but feels very rural. On arrival we were introduced to the driver of a horse and carriage. (Incidentally, for horse lovers, the horses are fine - not in poor health or too... More

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Chiang Mai
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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“Underground Ancient City, First capital of Lanna Kingdom”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2008
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This is the "old" capital city of Lanna Kingdom before Chiang Mai was founded over 700 years ago. Wiang Kum Kam was frequently flooded, abandoned and forgotten. It was only recently rediscovered again in 1984 by local villagers, and some of the sites excavated. The sights are not in one particular location, but spread out through out the village (and... More

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