Chiang Mai: Historical and Culture Exploration Walking Tour Chiang Mai: Historical and Culture: Morning Tour 8:30 am
ID: GYG747142-O-1207849
Category:
Country: Thailand
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
This 2.5-hour walking tour is a great introduction for visitors to the historic city of Chiang Mai, exploring temples and ancient ruins that hark back to the origins of a prosperous kingdom.
Explore Chiang Mai on foot and discover the roots of an ancient kingdom that dates back to the 13th century. This tour is a great way to understand the spiritual beginnings of Chiang Mai and how it continues to influence the culture and lives of its present-day inhabitants.
To start things off, we meet at the Three Kings Monument, where participants will receive a safety briefing and learn about King Mangrai, the first King of the Lanna Kingdom and the founder of Chiang Mai, the second-largest city in Thailand.
Our first stop on this 2.5-hour guided tour is Wat Phra Sing, the second most revered temple in Chiang Mai, known for its distinctive architecture featuring intricate woodcarvings and northern Thai-style murals. Here, visitors can explore the Lai Kam Assembly Hall and pagoda, the latter is a Buddhist symbol for individuals born in the Year of the Dragon. From there, the group will continue to Wat Chedi Luang, a 600-year-old site with fascinating ruins, which was originally built by King Mangrai. Apart from seeing the beautiful temple premises, there will also be an opportunity to listen to talks by monks, before concluding the tour.
Highlights
- Explore the most significant temples and sites of Chiang Mai’s historic old city
- Learn about the spiritual lifestyle of Chiang Mai’s residents
- Gaze at the Three Kings Monument nestled in the heart of the old town
- Roam the impressive chedi of Wat Chedi Luang and view the Buddha inside
- Discover the secrets of the Lanna way of life through the temple and culture
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Our Tour Guide will be waiting for you at Three Kings Monument. Please kindly arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour start time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
