🛕Wat Umong (Suan Phuttadham), Chiang Mai 🛕

Wat Umong's history began as "Wat Welukattharam," built by King Mangrai as a residence for Sri Lankan monks. Later, King Kuena built a tunnel within the temple and invited Phra Maha Thera Chan to reside there, thus earning the name "Wat Umong Thera Chan." Later, the temple was abandoned until Chao Chuen Siroros restored it as a meditation center and renamed it "Wat Umong (Suan Phuttharam)," a name still used today.

Distinctive Features‼️
🕍 Tunnel: This tunnel was built as a Buddhist offering. It has three entrances and a clockwise path leading to the center of the chedi.
🖌️ Murals: The tunnel features the oldest murals in Lanna, illustrating the wealth of the Lanna Kingdom.
🛕 Sri Lankan-style chedi: This Sri Lankan-style chedi is built on a hill.
🌲 Suan Phuttharam: This lush forest area boasts beautiful natural surroundings.

Importance‼️
📍This temple is over 700 years old and is a symbol of Chiang Mai.
📍It is an important historical and artistic evidence of Lanna.
📍It is a popular learning and meditation center.

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Post by I-ZinG | Oct 3, 2025