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August 04, 2008
Chianmai>>Attraction
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Wat Phra Sing

It is located on Sam Lan Road, this lovely temple dates from 1345 and is one of the focal points of Songkran festivities each April 13-15 when people bathe the revered Phra Phutthasihing Buddha image. The temple compound includes the lovely Lai Kham chapel with its exquisite woodcarvings and northern-style murals, and a magnificent scriptural repository with striking bas relief.

How to get there: From Thapae Gate follow Ratchadamnern Rd. straight to the end (west). Easy to walk.
 
 
 
 Wat Suan Dok

It's built in a 14th century Lanna Thai monarch's pleasure gardens and is a favourite spot for photographers, particularly for striking sunsets. Several of the white chedies contain ashes of Chiang Mai's former royal family. Interesting are the Buddha Phra Chao Kao Tue, one of the biggest and most beautiful bronze Buddha images in Thailand.

How to get there: Take Suthep Rd. towards the mountain. 1 km approx. on your left hand side.
 
Wat Ku Tao

The temple is near the Chiang Mai Stadium. It is noteworthy for an unusaual bulbous pagoda. The structure is decorated with colourful porcelain chips and is believed to represent five Buddhist monk's alms bowls which symbolise five Lord Buddhas.

How to get there: Located on Chotana 4 Road. Along Phrapokklao Road at Phratu Chang Phuek, turn right, keep left, find a notice of the temple and turn left along a small lane.
Wat Chedi Luang


The temple is the site of an enormous pagoda, originally 280 feet high, and which was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545. At one time, Wat Chedi Luang housed the revered Emerald Buddha image now enshrined in Bangkok's Wat Phra Kaeo. One of Wat Chedi Luang's most striking architectural features is a magnificent Naga staircase adorns the chapel's front porch. The viharn houses a 9m bronze Buddha (made between 1438 and 1441). The huge tree not far from the entrance is believed to house the guardian spirit of the city, Lak Muang or Sao Inta Kin.

How to get there: From Thapae Gate, go West on Ratchadamnern Rd. and cross the first intersection. At the 2nd turn left (Prapokklao Rd.) Walk past Wat Phun Tao (recognizable by the huge wooden vihan). Chedi Luang is next to it.
 
Wat Ched Yod


The seven-spired square chedi was inspired by designs at Bodhagaya. Building started in 1455 under King Thilokanat to commemorate the 2000th day since the Buddha died. Example was the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya (India). Wat Ched Yod became a spiritual center of the first order under King Thilokanat. On the temple compounds there is also a big square chedi in Sukhothai style that contains the ashes of King Thilokanat.

How to get there: Located on Super Highway, north of the Huai Kaeo Nimmanhemin Rd. intersection. Before you get to the National Museum.


 
Chiang Mai National Museum

The museum houses a collection of Lanna Thai works of art, ancient Buddha images and war weapons. It is open daily, except Mondays, Tuesdays and official holidays, from 9.00 a.m. until noon, and 1.00 until 4.00 p.m.

How to get there: Located beside Wat Ched Yod, on the intersection of Nimmanhemin & Suthep roads, opposite the CMU Convention Center.
 
 
 
 
Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Center

Located at Prapokklao Rd., Tambon Sriphum. An old building of elegant architectural design was built in 1924. Standing on the location of former royal hall, the building was used as the central administrative offices of the Monthon Phayap administrative unit of Siam, and later as the Provisncial Hall of Chiang Mai.

The cultural center was created to help them understand their roots and foster a sense of pride in local indentity and thus to help preserve the beauty of local customs and culture. The museum has been divided into two sections. The front (eastern) part of the square-shaped building contains permanent exhibits. The rear section of the building has been dedicated to cultural activities, temporary exhibits, a souvenir shop, a lecture theatre, an exhibition hall for Lanna arts and an archive.

Permanent ExhibitsThe Permanent exhibits are thematically divided into periods and topics which are shown in 15 rooms. They show the development of the region and the city from pre-history to its rise and decline as an independent capital.The city's history is illustrated up until present times.The system of administration, way of life, local wisdom and the culture that have created the city's proud identity are presented using a variety of media . Models, slides, pictures with text explanations, digital video presentations and graphic displays will impress visitors and help them understand the origins of the city.

Temporary Displays and ActivitiesThe rear of the building and the enclosed open-air courtyard are reserved for a variety of cultural acitvities aimed at conserving and promoting the valuable traditions of the local culture.

Chiang Mai Zoo

 

 

 

 

 

Situated next to Huai Kaew Arboretum at the foot of the mountain where Phra That Doi Suthep is located, the zoo houses a pair of cuddly Pandas on loan from China. Inside the zoo, there are over 200 types of Asian and African mammals and birds for visitors to observe. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., the admission fee for an adult is 100 baht and a child is 20 baht. There are excellent facilities for tourists with restaurants and a camping site. Advance booking is required for large groups.

CMU Art Museum (Chiang Mai University Art Museum)

 

 

 

 

The Art Museum is situated on Nimmanhemin Road opposite the Chiang Mai University Auditorium. There are a lot of interesting exhibitions on display in the museum art gallery, check the schedule at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University 239 Huey Kaew Road Chiang Mai 50200.

Doi Suthep - Doi Pui National Park

 

 

 

 

Covering an area of 262 sq. km., this luxuriant park is home to more than 300 bird species and nearly 2,000 species of ferns and flowering plants. Some hiking trails in the park pass Hmong villages while others lead to a few small waterfalls where local people come to picnicking on weekends. Accommodations are available near the park headquarters. To get there, take Highway No. 1004, its only 16 kilometers drive northwest of Chiang Mai town. The Park has interesting attractions, which include:

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

 

Locals would say, You havent really gone to Chiang Mai unless youve been to Wat Phratat Doi Suthep. Truly, the place is the most important and famous Chiang Mai landmark. Built in 1383, this mountaintop temple has a chedi (pagoda) that houses holy Buddha relics. The gold-plated chedi lies in the middle of a square marble-tiled courtyard. The four corners of the chedi are adorned with parasols which represent royal regalia. The temples courtyard is lined by a cloister, which contains images and murals depicting Buddhas life. There are also two viharns situated in the middle of the east and west sides of the cloister. This temple is 15 kilometers from town and is 3,520 feet above sea level. It is the perfect place to get a birds eye view of the city. The temple can be reached via a steep Naga staircase comprised of 290 steps or railcars. The temple is open daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

by : thai-tuor.com


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