The temple is located on a huge mountain. This is one of the most sacred places in Thailand. As soon as you are at the very top, you will have a beautiful panorama of the city. By the way, every local student knows the legend about the foundation of this sacred building. You can come here in the evening and enjoy the beautiful sunset. And you will get amazing photos!
This temple will be smaller than Phra Singh. It was founded in 1441. Later there was an earthquake, and because of this, most of the temple was damaged.
The emerald Buddha statue used to be here, but now it stands in the Phra Kaew temple, which is located in the capital of Thailand. However, this is just a copy that was made from jade.
This is the most famous temple in Chiang Mai. Immediately striking is the central sanctuary of large size. It is covered with beautiful mosaics.
The area around the temple also deserves attention. All bushes trimmed, everywhere clean. There are also cafes and massage parlors. This all tells us that the place is really popular with tourists.
For many years, locals have been coming to this market. This is a great place to explore Thailand and the city itself.
Here you can find souvenirs, Thai cosmetics, spices. In addition to souvenirs, Thais also sell simple things: clothes, shoes, swimming accessories and goods for the home, fishing or cooking. The prices will pleasantly surprise you. Almost all goods are cheaper than in Russia.
Perhaps this is the most atmospheric religious place in Pattaya. Teak wood was used to build the temple.
The monastery, which is located on the territory of the complex, deserves special attention. This is an unusual monument to the teak trade. Previously, many Thais traded this particular material. Many monasteries in Thailand speak about this. The temple has a prayer hall, inside which you can see the image of the Buddha. Everything is made of wood and looks very nice.
This reservoir was created artificially. Here you can relax with your family and friends. It is located near Chiang Mai at Doi Suthep mountain. This is a very popular place among the locals. Thais have long been fond of bamboo huts, which are located right on the water. And tourists should visit them too!
In addition, you can ride quad bikes or kayaks in the park. There are also several small cafes where you can taste delicious Thai food and drinks. Here you can relax with family and friends.
This monastery is decorated with silver. Once upon a time, talented craftsmen lived here, who decided to surprise the locals.
They used precious metal to decorate the temple. In the hall of initiation, one can find many beautiful nickel and aluminum panels, which depict unusual patterns. When night falls, all this shimmers very beautifully and flickers with multi-colored lights.
This is a temple with an amazing history, an ancient chedi, numerous tunnels. The whole area is surrounded by forest. This temple was built around 1380. It was created for Tera Yan. It was this monk who proposed this idea.
In the tunnels, tourists can see unusual frescoes with Buddha, which are found in every temple in Thailand. There are thickets around the brick platform. Thai monks are engaged in breeding animals: cows, deer. They also breed chickens and English bull terriers, which is very unusual.
This is the Winter Palace of the royal family. The territory is quite calm and peaceful area, and anyone can come here. Visits are only possible if members of the royal family have left the palace.
To visit this place you need to dress in a special orbraz. There is a very strict dress code. Shoulders and legs to the middle of the calves should be covered. The scarf doesn't fit. Particular attention should be paid to the dress code for girls and women.
This is one of the largest peaks in Northern Thailand. The height of Doi Suthep is 1676 meters. This tower has a twin - Doi Pui with a height of 1685 meters. These peaks are completely shrouded in jungle. The twins are located almost at the end of the city of Chiang Mai.
This is a huge area of 265 sq. km. The park attracts many tourists and nature lovers. Also here is the ancient temple of Phra That Doi Suthep. Here you can see about 300 species of birds and more than 2000 different plants.
This is another oldest temple in the city. Construction began thanks to the idea of the founder of Chiang Mai. The temple was built around 1296. During all this time, the building has undergone several changes. For example, in 1581, an engraving was made on one of the stone slabs inside. It also had the first mention of the city of Chiang Mai.
In the main shrine, you can see beautiful images of the Buddha. They were created in Lanna. In the small hall you can see the image of Buddha Phra Sila. Archaeologists believe that this painting is about a thousand years old. There is also an image of the Crystal Buddha, which was created for King Lopburi.
It was founded in 1373. This is one of the main monasteries in the city. Various sacred relics of the Buddha are kept here. According to the legend, this is only half of the "legacy". The second part was delivered to another temple.
The central chedi was made in the shape of a bell. This building is covered in gold. It rises above the other memorial chedis. Behind the monastery rises Mount Doi Suthep.
Fortunately, most of the temple has been preserved, and now tourists can enjoy its beauty and splendor. Thanks to this, you can understand what the monasteries looked like many years ago. Particular attention should be paid to the ancient plaster. She hasn't changed much.
The monastery was founded in 1477. The sanctuary was decorated with beautiful bas-reliefs. The temple has seven spiers. They mean a certain period of time - seven weeks. That is how much the Buddha spent in India after his enlightenment. Around this complex is full of chapels and chedi. Moreover, tourists can see beautiful ficus trees. The nature of Thailand is amazing, and here you can see it again!
The monastery is richly decorated. Looking at such magnificence, one can realize how strong the influence of the Burmese teak traders was. They immigrated to Chiang Mai around the 19th century.
Particular attention should be paid to the Dharma hall. This is a very beautiful room. It has a library and a huge prayer room upstairs. There is also a teak viham. It is decorated with mirror mosaic. This decoration was used during the existence of Lanna.
This is a very beautiful temple that towers over Chiang Mai. To visit this place, you need to climb a steep staircase. Tourists and locals pass through the forest, and the path to the temple is adorned with Naga dragons.
On the territory of the complex you can see gilded chedis and beautiful Buddha statues. In addition, a magnificent panorama of the city opens from a height.
This museum houses many artifacts that are related to the history of Northern Thailand and the Lanna Kingdom. Here you can get acquainted with the culture of the country and the region.
Particular attention should be paid to the visual arts. These masterpieces will win the heart of any tourist. You can see not only images of the Buddha, but also works that are related to the history of Thailand, its culture and people.
There are really a lot of temples in Chiang Mai. Not all tourists have time to see each one. And if you are tired of so many ancient monasteries, head to the royal park. It is very beautiful here, and you can have fun with family or friends.
The area is divided into several zones. The park has 21 themed gardens. By the way, it was built in 2006 for the International Gardening Exhibition.
This is one of the most beautiful temples outside of Chiang Mai. The temple is decorated with stucco in the form of angels and various mythical creatures.
All tourists can enjoy not only the beauty of the monastery, but also Thai massages. This procedure is a must when traveling in Thailand.
The place is next to the flower market. The temple was founded in 1876. After some time, the number of Chinese residents in the country decreased. Because of this, the monastery also suffered. For a long time, no one paid attention to the deplorable state of the building.
But by 1995 they decided to put the temple in order. It was decided to reconstruct the building for the celebration of the 700th anniversary of the founding of the city. We improved every element of the complex, and now tourists can enjoy this beauty.
There is only one such public park in the old town. The place is truly amazing. Here you can relax, unwind and enjoy the beautiful sunset.
Locals come to the park every evening. Some pay special attention to sports and run along the paths of the park. Others come to feed ducks or fish. Still others prefer to relax from the bustle of the city.
The place is close to the main center of culture and arts in the city. The building has a sanctuary covered with gold. The proportions of the temple are just perfect. Every perfectionist will notice this.
There is a museum inside the monastery. Anyone can come here, and for free. Guests will be able to get acquainted with the history of the temple and learn many interesting facts.
