Wat Ming Muang.. A beautiful temple in Chiang Rai.

Wat Ming Muang
.. is a Tai Yai temple that is as old as the city of Chiang Rai, approximately 800 years. In the past, there was a Tai Yai community living around the temple, and it features Burmese-style religious art and artifacts, hence it was called Wat Ngiao.
.. However, the name widely known among the people of Chiang Rai is Wat Chang Moob, which in the Northern dialect means 'Temple of the Kneeling Elephant'.
.. According to historical evidence and ancient tales, this temple is significant for the royal elephants of King Mengrai the Great of the Lanna Kingdom.

Post by Than.a | Nov 5, 2024