Khum Chao Luang

We made an unscheduled stop here and were we glad we did. No tourists were here when we visited. We took our time browsing the mansion/museum. There’s plenty of parking on the roadside (which is common in Phrae). No entrance fees, clean toilets and best of all…there’s a cold water dispenser. Staff were very friendly and considerate. Well-maintained sight. There are English labels for some of the items so I could understand the history of the mansion.

Well preserved teak house with beautiful wood trims. Tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable in explaining the different parts of the house and its former uses. However the landscaping could use some improvement to complement the house.

It was on fine day we went, the building is in good care. There are etiquette in English, but only short explanation. For someone who interest with building/history, perhaps you could read online articles before/after going to this place. Clean toilet available at the backyard garden.

Visit 26/3/2019 - Historical Building. Many interesting displays. Take time to view and enjoy.

Former home of the last ruler of Phrae. Now a beautifully maintained museum which can be visited free of charge.

Excellent and totally free to enter, don't miss this important palace.

Jao Luang Piriyahepawong-u-Dorn

This statue was built as a tribute to the last "Jao Lunan" of Phrae (the King appointed ruler of the city) from 1889 to 1902.

Through his vision and leadership he was both devoted to the welfare of the Phrae people and a devout Buddhist.
His most significant plans for administering included the establishment of a police force and a system for local people trading.

On 15th September 1902 during the rebellion of the Shan (many of them worked in Teak logging and mining in Phrae) the local rule was upset on a massive scale and he had to flee to Luang Prabang in Laos.

(In the basement there used to be interrogations of suspected criminals)

Great museum and absolutely free to enter. Well maintained and restored and right in the middle of Phrae!

Khum Chao Luang was built in a mixture of Lanna Thai and European architect, served as the royal residence of principality of Phrae under Siamese rule. There is a small prison underneath the residence.

Khum Chao Luang was the old residence of the Governor of Phrae province. The teak wood mansion was built during King Rama V and has been converted into a museum.

Very beautiful house. Many original furniture, China, photos etc. we were lucky to get a guided tour from Chom Poo (apologies if not spelled correctly) in perfect English. She was so kind to show us around and explain the history of the house and the royal family who lived here. No fixed entry fees, donations are welcome. Parking on right side behind the house, and visitors toilets. Recommended!

I would like to give a compliment to the staff that showed us around the mansion and explained the history of each room. We were very impressed by her courtesy and the knowledge she had. I really like this place.

Khum Chao Luang house and museum of 6th Prince of Phrae. You can see a two storey exhibition of his family belongings including clothing, tableware, weapons etc. and a little prison in the basement. There are also QR codes which allow you to watch video guides in most of the rooms. In the front of the building there is a small garden and a statue of the owner.

Very good museum to visit!

Historical place that must visit!!

Had a visit on 17 Feb’65. There was a guide who is the trainee to explain all the details of the building as well the history, very impressive

Old colonial style architecture reflect Ancient Lanna royal family during under Siamese influence in 19th century. Contrasting with under-basement prison exhibited which hardly to see in Thailand.

is a symbol of the city If you don't come, it's considered that you haven't arrived in this province. It is a place to visit in the heart of the city.

This was a very interesting museum

Beautifully preserved old governor mansion. The photographs display were priceless. The tour was good.

Really enjoyed the tour with little girl who was our tour guide, she explained everything in Thai very clear, good educational tour.