The Development of Historical Tourism Activity Model by Participation of Muang Wiang Sa Community

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) to study community context, general situations about historical tourism, and historical tourism resources of Muang Wiang Sa and 2) to examine the satisfaction with the tourist attractions and the satisfaction with the historical tourism activity. The target group was 40 participants collected by Purposive Sampling technique. The methods of this research were participatory action research (PAR) and quantitative research.
The percentage, mean, and standard deviation were used to analyze the data. The results revealed that 1. Muang Wiang Sa has a simple society. The community has a strong tradition and culture both in the past and at present. It has inherited the culture from the ancestors up to the present. There is a way of life and local wisdom such as manohra, shaman, and ironwork. Muang Wiang Sa has valuable historical attractions with abundant natural resources and environment. 2. The historical tourism activity with the participation of Muang Wiang Sa community comprised of three elements as following: 1) community context, historical tourism resources, environment, and attractive nature, 2) interpreter (junior tour guide) of Muang Wiang Sa community, and 3) organizing the historical tourism activity. A model of historical tourism activity was traveling along the historical route of Muang Wiang Sa community with the
interpreter (junior tour guide) to see the temple and the ancient city of Muang Wiang Sa. The assessment results of the satisfaction with the tourist attractions and the satisfaction with the historical tourism activity were at high levels (Mean = 3.81 and 3.93, respectively). Keywords : Tourism, Historical Tourism, Muang Wiang Sa, Model Development