Ming Muang Temple..Lanna Tai Yai art

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Wat Ming Muang...Shan Lanna Art

📍 Wat Ming Muang is a temple located in the heart of Chiang Rai, at the intersection of Banphapra Road and Trairat Road, Nai Wiang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province, within Chiang Rai Municipality.

📒 Wat Ming Muang was once known as Wat Ngio by locals as it was a Shan temple. Locals also sometimes called it Wat Chang Moob (Elephant Crouching).

📸 Wat Ming Muang's highlights include:

📸 The golden-wood viharn, made of teakwood and featuring carved patterns and beautiful sculptures in a blend of Shan and Lanna styles.

📸 Luang Pho Phra Si Ming Muang, the principal Buddha image of the temple, is a Chiang Saen Singh 1 Buddha image over 400 years old.

📸 Phra That Ming Muang is a Burmese-style chedi containing relics of the Lord Buddha.

🗓️ Open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Post by Than.a | Aug 17, 2025