Wat Ton Kaew @ Chiang Mai

Wat Ton Kwen (Wat Ton Kwen) or Wat Intharawat, Chiang Mai
This temple stands out with its graceful ancient Lanna wooden architecture. 🏯

⏰ Opening and closing hours:
Every day 08:00 - 17:00 hrs.
(The museum is open only on Saturdays-Sundays

And public holidays 09:00-16:00 hrs.)

📍 Location: [Google Maps](https://goo.gl/maps/S7dX5Hj5vL5YvL2X9)

🚩 Note: The temple is located on the left side of the exit from Chiang Mai to Lamphun (with a clear sign)

🌟 Must-see highlights:
1. Ancient Golden Teakwood Shrine (Sala Phra Mae Chao Thong Kad)
* Built in 1857, a masterpiece of Lanna wood carving!
* "Tiap Chae" roof (3 layers), gable decorated with "Kalae" carved with floral patterns and the gods bowing

* 12 large teak pillars support the structure

2. The principal Buddha image in the Mara-Vijaya attitude

* Lanna art Buddha image in the Fang style, enshrined in a wooden temple

* Beautiful with a gentle smile (called "Fang smile")

3. Lanna Folk Museum

* Exhibits ancient utensils, palm leaf manuscripts, and local musical instruments

* Admission fee 50 baht (including guidebook)

4. Bell-shaped pagoda

* Lanna-Burmese art pagoda with a wide base that gradually decreases

📸 Interesting activities:
* Rent a Thai costume to take beautiful photos

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