Wat Phra Kaew - Chiang Rai city center

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Address - Located on Trairat Road

Located in the heart of Chiang Rai

Things of interest in Wat Phra Kaew:

1. Chedi
In 1977, lightning struck the chedi,
causing it to collapse and the Emerald Buddha was found hidden there.
After that, the Emerald Buddha was invited
to be enshrined in various cities
namely Lampang, Chiang Mai, Luang Prabang, Vientiane, Thonburi and Bangkok

2. Ubosot
Chiang Saen-style chapel
with a low base and low sloping roof
The principal Buddha image in the chapel (Phra Chao Lan Thong)
is a bronze Buddha image in the Mara-Vijaya posture
considered the largest and most beautiful Buddha image in the Sippala style in Thailand

3. Ho Phra Yook
An ancient Lanna-style building
is where
“Phra Phutta Rattanakorn "Navutiwatsanusonmongkhon" or "Chiang Rai Jade Buddha"

4. Hong Luang Saeng Kaew Museum
A modern Lanna style building
Inside is a museum
Exhibiting important Buddha images
Including arts and culture
Regarding Buddhism in a modern style

Score - 10 points

Post by ที่กินที่เที่ยวที่น่าไป | Jun 6, 2023