Chiang Mai
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Wat Phra Sing (วัดพระสิงห์วรวิหาร) (ChiangMaiOldCity) Wat Phra Sing ,organically named Wat Li Chiang, is one of the most important temples of Chiang Mai. The temple was constructed during the time of Phra Chao Kham Fu.During the Songkran festival between 13 - 15 April, people come to the temple to splash water on the worshiped Buddha image named Phra Buddha Sing housed in Viharn Lai Kham. The Viharn Lai Kham is a beautiful ancient gilded chapel with delicate woodcarvings and northern style murals. Temple >>
Wat Chiang Man (วัดเชียงมั่น) (ChiangMaiOldCity) Wat Chiang Man is the oldest temple of Chiang Mai built by King Mengrai in 1296. Wat Chiang Man houses a small famous Buddha image called Phra Kaeo Khao. Another image called Phra Sila Khao, they reflect the fine workmanship of Indian craftsmen from thousands of years ago. A delightful ancient chedi surrounded by elephant statues can also be seen at the temple. Temple >>
Wat Chedi Luang Varaviharn (วัดเจดีย์หลวงวรวิหาร) (ChiangMaiOldCity) The stupa of Wat Chedi Luang was supposed to be 90 meters high in 1454. After an earthquake it was destroyed and all that remained was the 60 meter ruin of the chedi. In one of the niches the emerald Buddha resided here for 84 years before it was taken to Vientiane. On the left you can see the statue of Lak Muang the guardian Buddha of Chiang Mai.
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