[Wat Moonggungkhong, Chiang Mai, Thailand] Watched over by the silent golden reclining Buddha

On the outskirts of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand, there is a temple where original prayer lives on, away from the hustle and bustle of tourists.

Among them, Wat Muang Kung is particularly impressive.

Small Buddha statues and a huge reclining Buddha on untouched local roads... This is a place where travelers are welcomed not by flashiness, but by a silence that penetrates deep into the heart.

👀Highlights✨

The spectacular golden reclining Buddha🛕
The first thing that catches the eye of visitors to this temple is the huge golden reclining Buddha. Its relaxed reclining form shines brightly in the sunlight, but gives off a calm and peaceful air. It is a space where silence and holiness coexist, making you want to gently place your hands together in prayer.

📸It is photogenic, but also has a somewhat solemn atmosphere.

A gentle world surrounded by small Buddhas🌈🪷
Colorful, small Buddha statues are lined up all around the temple grounds. Red, blue, yellow, green... each with a different expression and color, they have a warmth like children holding hands.
These small Buddha statues are also lined up neatly at the feet of the giant reclining Buddha, and you can feel the symbolic composition of Buddhism, "small lives watched over by a larger being."

Basic information📝
📍Access: Within walking distance from Chiang Mai Old Town
💰Admission fee: Free
🕰️Opening hours: 6:00~18:00

"Wat Moonggungkhon" is a temple where the beauty of simple faith lives on, rather than splendor or luxury.
You may feel your heart calm down with the gaze of the giant reclining Buddha and the kindness of the small Buddha statues.
This is a "place of prayer" that you should visit when you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of tourist spots.

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Post by Hummy83 | Jul 26, 2025

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