Wiamg Kum Kam is 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. Explaining by local guide, 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.
Doi Inthanon is Thailand's highest mountain which is 2,565 meters above sea level. On the main road to the summit of Doi Inthanon stand the two Napamaytanidol Chedi. These temples were built to honor the 60th birthday of the King and Queen in 1987 and 1992 respectively. The mountain forms many beautiful waterfalls, namely Mae Ya, Mae Klang, Siriphum, Wachirathan, Mae Pan.
Before went back, we visited Wat Phratat Doi Suthep because it would say, you haven’t really gone to Chiang Mai unless you have been there. This place is the most important and famous Chiang Mai landmark. Built in 1383, the temple is 3,520 feet above sea level, and can be reached via a steep Naga staircase comprised of 290 steps or railcars. This mountaintop temple has a pagoda that houses holy Buddha relics, lies in the middle of a square marble-tiled courtyard. The four corners of the pagoda are adorned with parasols which represent royal regalia. The temples courtyard is lined by a cloister, which contains images and murals depicting Buddha life. There are also two viharns situated in the middle of the east and west sides of the cloister.
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