Three Kings Monument

Three Kings Monument in Chiang Mai is a must-visit landmark in the Old City, commemorating the city’s founding. The bronze statues of King Mengrai, King Ramkhamhaeng, and King Ngam Muang stand proudly in a peaceful plaza surrounded by trees and benches. It’s easy to stroll around and admire the detailed craftsmanship up close. The plaza is especially nice in the morning or late afternoon when it’s quieter, perfect for photos and soaking in a bit of history. Free to visit, it’s a short but meaningful stop that gives insight into Chiang Mai’s heritage.

It's well sculpted monument in realist Style. Since sun was strong I could not capture the finer nuances and gestures of the interactive figures.

We visited this monument on a weekday and it was not crowded. The statues of the kings are very well made and the square is clean.

Lovely square within the old city of Chiang Mai. The monument is stunning and the area is nice with restaurants and more in close proximity.

King Mangrai, King Ramkhamhaeng, and King Ngam Mueang, the founding fathers of Lanna Kingdom, are commemorated in this 1983 sculptural wonder by artist Kaimook Chuto. The sculptures themselves are beautifully made and I wondered if they were alive. Behind the Three Kings Monument is the 'Chiang Mai Cultural Centre'. I did not realise that the Centre was right behind the Monument; and was elated to find it so. I was trying to take in as much as possible of Chiang Mai's Old City, just before flying out. The Centre and this Monument are central to this city's history. Entrance fees for this Centre is 90 baht for adults and that's a steal. You access all areas, even the special displays, for this ticket fee. Since I walked in at a time when it was not crowded, I could take my time at reading the information about how Chiang Mai was established and about the Lanna Kingdom's history. The dioramas are very life-like and I enjoyed seeing the manner in which people lived during early Chiang Mai's history. I would suggest not rushing through the cultural centre, but taking your time to see everything and to watch the videos that show Chiang Mai's positive evolvement over the years. The Centre is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; which is why I had not scheduled in a visit to the old city on those days originally. There are many tuk-tuks around the Centre and it is easy to take a Grab taxi from there to anywhere else.

The heart of old city, many people doing activity here every time, morning, afternoon also evening. It near many cafes.

The Three Kings Monument is a statue located in Old City dedicated to the 3 rulers of Lanna Kingdom. They played key role in establishing the city in 13th century.

Spacious square in the heart of the Old City. I visited because it’s right next to the Lanna Folklife Museum and close to the Sunday Night Market. At night, locals come here to skateboard and hang out. A nice stop when exploring the area.