Try the Web App

Wat Kumkam Teepram No. 1

Discover cities like never before.

Enjoy over self-guided city exploration with our app ‘Explory’. Learn all about the history and discover hidden more than 500.000 hidden gems, that only locals know about. Build custom tours, find nearby places, and start exploring instantly.

Try the Web App

Beneath the Ton Khoi trees at Wat Kumkam Teepram No. 1, a sense of peace settles. Wat Kumkam Teepram No. 1 whispers stories of King Mangrai and a forgotten capital. This temple, part of the ancient city of Wiang Kum Kam, reveals the Lanna Kingdom’s early days. Established in 1286, Wiang Kum Kam briefly served as the capital. The Ping River, lifeblood of the valley, proved fickle. Flooding forced King Mangrai to relocate his capital just ten years later. He founded Chiang Mai on higher ground. Wat Kumkam Teepram No. 1, excavated between 2002 and 2003, lay buried for centuries. Over a meter of earth concealed the temple’s secrets. Today, the viharn, the main hall, stands remarkably preserved. Its flat brick surface and sturdy columns whisper of ancient rituals. At the rear, a pedestal, protected by a modern shelter, holds revered images. Locals continue to honor the temple’s spirit. The small prasat-style stupa behind the viharn hints at the temple’s Mon-Dvaravati influences. The stucco work on its base reveals intricate details. Imagine the vibrant colors that once adorned this sacred structure. Wat Kumkam Teepram No. 1 offers a glimpse into Lanna history. It stands as a testament to a kingdom’s resilience in the face of nature’s power. The Ton Khoi trees whisper their approval.

Learning about Wat Kumkam Teepram No. 1 in Chiang Mai is only the beginning of your adventure. Explory helps you go further with a powerful digital guide that transforms every walk into an experience. Using our intuitive city guide, you can easily connect stories with locations, creating your own city tour while enjoying Chiang Mai at your own rhythm. Explory’s goal is to make your trip unforgettable. Our guide combines storytelling with orientation, giving you the chance to uncover the rich layers of Chiang Mai. Thanks to the integrated audio guide, you can listen to fascinating narratives while exploring the streets. Beyond the well-known attractions, Explory highlights hidden gems and secret corners that make the city truly unique. With the city guide, you’ll gain insights and flexibility. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a regular traveler, the app offers exploration on your terms. Each curated city tour blends local culture, history, and atmosphere into one seamless experience. The emphasis on exploration ensures you won’t just see Chiang Mai, but actually connect with it. And because our content reveals hidden gems, you’ll always discover something new. Expand your journey by downloading the Explory App. Explore over 300 cities and more than 500,000 POIs and stories, all accessible from your phone. Whether you need a trusted guide, a flexible audio guide, or a structured city tour, Explory offers everything in one place. Start your adventure today and explore Chiang Mai like never before with Explory.

More Places in Chiang Mai

Yeusefiya Cemetery

Were these once vibrant lives, now commemorated beneath our feet? We stand before the Yeusefiya Cemetery, a place where history

Explore

耿辛庄桥

Across the Jiuduhe River stands the majestic Luoshen Bridge. Its elegant arches whisper tales of emperors and dynasties. Luoshen Bridge

Explore

Zion Baptist Church

Founded in 1882 Zion Baptist Church stands proudly in Philadelphia. It’s a testament to faith resilience and community. This wasn’t

Explore

Boat house

The clean lines and simple elegance of the Bauhaus movement are all around us here in Tel Aviv. And yet,

Explore