The Chansom Memorial Bridge, often called Khua Khaek, is a pedestrian span across the Ping River that links the Wat Ket neighborhood to the Warorot Market area. This reinforced concrete bridge, measuring three meters wide and one hundred…
Wat Ket Merchant History Walk
This walk crosses the Ping River into the peaceful, multi-faith enclave of Wat Ket, where historic temples, mosques, churches, and old teak mansions tell the story of Chiang Mai's rich trading past.
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1. Chansom Memorial Bridge (Khua Khaek)
2. The Gallery Bar & Restaurant
The Gallery Bar and Restaurant is marked by a dual architectural identity that stretches across its riverside property. The front building, which faces the street, is constructed in a traditional Chinese style with stucco walls and molded…
3. Shri Guru Singh Sabha Chiang Mai
The Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Chiang Mai identifies itself through its structure, which was built with high-quality timber sourced from the Doi Saket area. The local Sikh community established this place of worship following the…
4. Wat Ket Karam
Wat Ket Karam sits on the eastern bank of the Ping River, marked by a viharn assembly hall featuring a distinctive roof with five tiers. Founded in fourteen twenty-eight during the reign of King Sam Fang Kaen, the temple was established in…
5. 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai
One hundred thirty-seven Pillars House is defined by a central, dark-stained teakwood homestead elevated on a dense thicket of wooden posts. Built in eighteen eighty-nine, this structure originally served as the northern headquarters for…
6. Attaqwa School .
The Attaqwa School stands in the Wat Ket neighborhood, identifiable by its association with the adjacent Attaqwa Mosque, a green and white structure topped by a prominent dome and minaret. This school was established in January nineteen…
7. The First Church of Chiang Mai
The First Church of Chiang Mai is a wooden structure characterized by its distinct weatherboard design, standing near the banks of the Ping River. Completed in eighteen ninety-one, it represents the first Protestant mission established in…