Location: Chiang Mai
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9 Ancient Ruins in Chiang Mai That You Shouldn't Miss
You could spend your whole Chiang Mai vacation exploring the famous Night Bazaar. Once you’ve exhausted the art of the cheerful haggle, however, there’s plenty more to explore. The National Museum and Botanic Garden are great places to soak up some local culture and to breathe in the delicate fragrance of Thai orchids. In the city’s center, the remains of ancient walls embrace over 30 temples. Limber travelers can climb 300 stairs to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, an ornate Buddhist temple in the hills.
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1. Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,000 reviews
Built about 600 years ago, this impressive temple once housed the precious Emerald Buddha.
Reviewed By Davinajs - Island of Malta, Malta
A must-see when visiting Chiang Mai old city, part of an historic temple complex, this impressive ancient temple was built around 14th century, originally 82 metres high with much of it collapsing after an earthquake.
2. Wat Umong
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4.5 based on 1,240 reviews
This unique 14th-century temple is built into the side of Suthep mountain and is constructed of a series of tunnels.
Reviewed By jiaogulanforhealth - Chiang Mai, Thailand
Easy to spend several hours there, going through the temple and strolling down to the lake to feed the fish, pigeons and turtles. 20 baht entrance fee to the temple.
3. Fort of Sri-Poom
4. Hua Lin Corner
5. Pratu Chiang Mai
6. Wiang Kum Kam
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By 241linday
Take a leisure walk at Wat E-Kang and the ancient ruins, have a feel of the hassle life around the Wat hundreds of years ago before the flood. Bring some food for the guarding dogs at the ruins.
7. Wat Umong Mahathera ChanTemple
8. Fort of Ku-Hueang
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Travelling_SE_Asia - St. Albans, United Kingdom
Part of the old city wall which used to border all the way alongside the moat. Unfortunately, it’s now a ruin but it’s great to walk along the moat and have a look at what used to be there. Information signs near the ruins say they provide more information when you read a barcode but the website doesn’t work.
