Wiang Lo Ancient Town

Wiang Lo Ancient Town is a moated archaeological site in Tambon Lo, Chun District, Phayao Province, northern Thailand. The rectangular earthen-walled town measures about 1.6 by 1 kilometers and contains remains of ramparts, moats and Buddhist temple ruins. Established between the 12th and 14th centuries and associated with the Phayao and Lanna kingdoms, it is one of the region's important ancient settlements, now preserved as an open-air historic park for visitors.

Visitors can expect an open, rural archaeological park with visible earthen ramparts and moats enclosing a rectangular ancient town. Inside are scattered brick foundations and ruins of Buddhist temples, chedis and ancient ponds set among rice fields and villages. The site is largely outdoors with information boards, walking paths and quiet surroundings. Exploration is on foot or by bicycle, with views of the surrounding plains and low hills.

Wiang Lo is a moated ancient town dating to the 12th-14th centuries, contemporary with the Phayao Kingdom and later part of the Lanna Kingdom. The town is rectangular, approximately 1,600 meters by 1,000 meters, enclosed by earthen ramparts and a moat. Archaeological excavations by the Fine Arts Department have revealed temple foundations, ceramics and artifacts indicating it was an important administrative and religious centre on the Ing River basin.

The site reflects Buddhist cultural heritage of northern Thailand with remains of temples and chedis that served the ancient community. It is valued locally as a historic settlement of the Phayao region and is preserved as an archaeological heritage site for education and cultural tourism.