1. WAT PHRA THAT DOI SUTHEP
Chiang Mai's most famous landmark and most venerated treasure, Phra That Doi Suthep is the first Lanna style pagoda constructed on a mountain. The temple is considered a very holy establishment as its large glittering golden pagoda contains a holy relic of the Lord Buddha. Throughout the year, Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world visit this temple to ask for blessings. Apart from featuring Chiang Mai's time honored architectural heritage, Phra That Doi Suthep offers a panoramic view of the city of Chiang Mai, which looks even more spectacular when illuminated at night. The temple can be reached by climbing 185 step stairway line with balustrades of Naga, the Serpent King. Alternatively , cable car service is available . Located only 4 km from here is Phu Phing Winter Palace, a place that can only be visited when the Royal family is not in residence . The Palace is famous for rose gardens which are in full bloom in January.
2. CHIANG MAI ZOO
Located at the foot of Doi Suthep , the zoo is home to both native and foreign creatures such as penguins , seals and pandas. But it's not just animals that make this zoo a must visit place. The open zoo boasts natural magnificent surroundings of flora and fauna, a combination which is rarely found elsewhere . The Nakhon Phing Bird center is also recommended for a brief visit.
3. WAT CHET YOT or WAT PHOTARAM WIHAN
Built duringt of the reign the King Tilokkara of the Mengrai Dynasty, Lanna's golden age of Buddhism when Thailand's first revision of the Thai Buddhist Canon was carried out in 1477, th of time temple 's stupa has survived the test of time and has become one of the city 's splendid historical highlights . Unique in shape and form, the temple's seven tapering final stupa is a duplicate the famous Buddhakhaya Pagoda in India. Also found around the temple are divine sculptures.
4. WAT SUAN DOK
As a pleasure garden for Lanna monarchs,subsequently , the place was transformed into a splendid royal chapel. The main attraction is the circular Lanna style stupa that contains holy Buddha relics formerly enshrined in Phra That Doi Suthep. There are also white pagodas where the ashes of Chiang Mai 's former royal family, including arasami, King Rama V's Royal Consort are kept. Located nearby is Kao Tue Temple, a holy compound housing the great bronze Buddha image.
5. WAT PHRA SING
Located within the temple's walls is Wihan Lai Kham, the Lanna Kingdom's timeless treasure and architectural masterpiece. The Wihan ( Chapel) is splendid decorated with ' Lai Kham " ( gilded woodcarvings ) in almost every square inch and is where Phra Phutthasihing , a highly worshipped Budhha image in Chiang Mai , is enshrined.
The chapel's internal walls depict spectacular murals based on Buddhist scriptures.
6. WAT CHEDY LUANG
The temple has Chiang Mai's largest pagoda which was originally built during the reign of King Sea Mueang Ma some 500 years ago. The 98 meter high and 54 meter wide pagoda had enshrined the Emerald Buddha for 20 years. But later, in 1545, the pagoda was damaged by an earthquake and has never completely restored . Nevertheless the pagoda's remaining bottom half is still outskirts of the city. The locally known Inthakhin or City Pillar shrine is also situated in the temple.
7. CHIANG MAI ART & CULTURAL HALL
A unique repository of Lanna's fine arts and culture , the museum displays the rich history of northern Thailand from the establishment of Lanna Thai Kingdom , its development and finale until becoming part of the Kingdom of Thailand. The compound was once a royal residence of the northern royal family and later became the city hall. Splendidly constructed , the building is a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary Lanna architecture. Located in the front of the hall is a monument to the 3 great Lanna Kings.
8. WAT CHIANG MAN
Chiang Mai 's oldest temple has a history that dates back over 700 years . The temple was once the residence of King Mengrai , founder of the city. The temple boasts amazing architecture . The pagoda encircled by row of elephantine buttresses is the most unique combination of Lanna and Sukhothai art ever seen in the city. A stone tablet located in front of the chapel is worth exploring , as it tells an interesting story about the establishment of Chiang Mai. The chapel also houses 2 famous Buddha images : Phra Setangkhamani and the other is a stone image of the Lord Buddha in the attitude of subduing an elephant.
9. WAROROT MARKET
Locally referred to as " Kat Luang ", Kat ( market) Warorot is the city's biggest marketing offering local food , snacks or even souvenirs. " Kaep Mu" ( fried pork rind) , " Nam Phrik Num " ( a Northern Thai Chili Dip) , Chiang Mai sausages and Thai Pork sausages are frequently enjoyed by both locals and foreigners alike. Located on the banks of the Mae Ping River is Kat Ton Lamyai , the city's major flower market which is similar to Bangkok's well known Pak Khlong Talad.
10. THA PHAE GATE AND SRI PHUM CORNER FORT
The city of Chiang Mai was once protected by walls with 6 main gates : Tha Phae Gate, Chang Phuek Gate, Suan Dok Gate, Suan Prung Gate, Chiang Mai Gate and Chang Moi Gate. In the old days, Chang Phuek Gate was the most elaborate Gate and strictly reserved for the Royal Family. While Chang Moi Gate loner exists, Tha Phae Gate has now become a lively tourist spot as it is also the only gate where the restoration work is closest to the original. It is also interesting to see " Chaeng " or fortress which are located at 4 corners of the walls, They include : Chaeng Kha Tam, Chaeng Ku Hueang , Chaeng Hua Lin and Chaeng Sri Phum . The latter dates back to the day when the city was established.
Chiang Mai's most famous landmark and most venerated treasure, Phra That Doi Suthep is the first Lanna style pagoda constructed on a mountain. The temple is considered a very holy establishment as its large glittering golden pagoda contains a holy relic of the Lord Buddha. Throughout the year, Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world visit this temple to ask for blessings. Apart from featuring Chiang Mai's time honored architectural heritage, Phra That Doi Suthep offers a panoramic view of the city of Chiang Mai, which looks even more spectacular when illuminated at night. The temple can be reached by climbing 185 step stairway line with balustrades of Naga, the Serpent King. Alternatively , cable car service is available . Located only 4 km from here is Phu Phing Winter Palace, a place that can only be visited when the Royal family is not in residence . The Palace is famous for rose gardens which are in full bloom in January.
2. CHIANG MAI ZOO
Located at the foot of Doi Suthep , the zoo is home to both native and foreign creatures such as penguins , seals and pandas. But it's not just animals that make this zoo a must visit place. The open zoo boasts natural magnificent surroundings of flora and fauna, a combination which is rarely found elsewhere . The Nakhon Phing Bird center is also recommended for a brief visit.
3. WAT CHET YOT or WAT PHOTARAM WIHAN
Built duringt of the reign the King Tilokkara of the Mengrai Dynasty, Lanna's golden age of Buddhism when Thailand's first revision of the Thai Buddhist Canon was carried out in 1477, th of time temple 's stupa has survived the test of time and has become one of the city 's splendid historical highlights . Unique in shape and form, the temple's seven tapering final stupa is a duplicate the famous Buddhakhaya Pagoda in India. Also found around the temple are divine sculptures.
4. WAT SUAN DOK
As a pleasure garden for Lanna monarchs,subsequently , the place was transformed into a splendid royal chapel. The main attraction is the circular Lanna style stupa that contains holy Buddha relics formerly enshrined in Phra That Doi Suthep. There are also white pagodas where the ashes of Chiang Mai 's former royal family, including arasami, King Rama V's Royal Consort are kept. Located nearby is Kao Tue Temple, a holy compound housing the great bronze Buddha image.
5. WAT PHRA SING
Located within the temple's walls is Wihan Lai Kham, the Lanna Kingdom's timeless treasure and architectural masterpiece. The Wihan ( Chapel) is splendid decorated with ' Lai Kham " ( gilded woodcarvings ) in almost every square inch and is where Phra Phutthasihing , a highly worshipped Budhha image in Chiang Mai , is enshrined.
The chapel's internal walls depict spectacular murals based on Buddhist scriptures.
6. WAT CHEDY LUANG
The temple has Chiang Mai's largest pagoda which was originally built during the reign of King Sea Mueang Ma some 500 years ago. The 98 meter high and 54 meter wide pagoda had enshrined the Emerald Buddha for 20 years. But later, in 1545, the pagoda was damaged by an earthquake and has never completely restored . Nevertheless the pagoda's remaining bottom half is still outskirts of the city. The locally known Inthakhin or City Pillar shrine is also situated in the temple.
7. CHIANG MAI ART & CULTURAL HALL
A unique repository of Lanna's fine arts and culture , the museum displays the rich history of northern Thailand from the establishment of Lanna Thai Kingdom , its development and finale until becoming part of the Kingdom of Thailand. The compound was once a royal residence of the northern royal family and later became the city hall. Splendidly constructed , the building is a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary Lanna architecture. Located in the front of the hall is a monument to the 3 great Lanna Kings.
8. WAT CHIANG MAN
Chiang Mai 's oldest temple has a history that dates back over 700 years . The temple was once the residence of King Mengrai , founder of the city. The temple boasts amazing architecture . The pagoda encircled by row of elephantine buttresses is the most unique combination of Lanna and Sukhothai art ever seen in the city. A stone tablet located in front of the chapel is worth exploring , as it tells an interesting story about the establishment of Chiang Mai. The chapel also houses 2 famous Buddha images : Phra Setangkhamani and the other is a stone image of the Lord Buddha in the attitude of subduing an elephant.
9. WAROROT MARKET
Locally referred to as " Kat Luang ", Kat ( market) Warorot is the city's biggest marketing offering local food , snacks or even souvenirs. " Kaep Mu" ( fried pork rind) , " Nam Phrik Num " ( a Northern Thai Chili Dip) , Chiang Mai sausages and Thai Pork sausages are frequently enjoyed by both locals and foreigners alike. Located on the banks of the Mae Ping River is Kat Ton Lamyai , the city's major flower market which is similar to Bangkok's well known Pak Khlong Talad.
10. THA PHAE GATE AND SRI PHUM CORNER FORT
The city of Chiang Mai was once protected by walls with 6 main gates : Tha Phae Gate, Chang Phuek Gate, Suan Dok Gate, Suan Prung Gate, Chiang Mai Gate and Chang Moi Gate. In the old days, Chang Phuek Gate was the most elaborate Gate and strictly reserved for the Royal Family. While Chang Moi Gate loner exists, Tha Phae Gate has now become a lively tourist spot as it is also the only gate where the restoration work is closest to the original. It is also interesting to see " Chaeng " or fortress which are located at 4 corners of the walls, They include : Chaeng Kha Tam, Chaeng Ku Hueang , Chaeng Hua Lin and Chaeng Sri Phum . The latter dates back to the day when the city was established.
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