Review of Wat Phra That Doi Tung🛕(Recommended for making wishes)

Located on the top of Doi Tung in Mae Fah Luang District, Chiang Rai Province, it is one of the temples with historical and religious significance in the North. This temple is the location of Phra That Doi Tung, which is believed to enshrine the left root of the Lord Buddha and is the chedi for people born in the year of the dog.

Highlights and interesting things
- Phra That Doi Tung, a golden chedi on the top of the mountain that is over 1,000 years old, has a Lanna-style pagoda shape mixed with Burmese art. It is situated on a square base. It is elegant and is a point where you can see a beautiful view of Chiang Rai. The atmosphere is quiet and shady. Wat Phra That Doi Tung has
- A quiet atmosphere, full of various types of trees, cool weather all year round, suitable for meditation and paying homage to the chedi.
- Phra Naresuan Hall, which enshrines the statue of King Naresuan the Great, which is highly respected by Thai people and is a place where people often come to ask for blessings for protection and bravery.

Things to ask for blessings
1. Ask for success in life and work: Because Phra That Doi Tung enshrines the relics of the Lord Buddha Therefore, it is believed that it has the power to promote success and progress in life.
2. Request for love and unity in the family: Wat Phra That Doi Tung is popular for requesting blessings for families to have love, bonds, and unity.
3. Request for health and safety: Because it is located on a high mountain and is quiet, people often request blessings for good health and safety from various dangers.
4. Request for blessings regarding studies and wisdom: Because Wat Phra That Doi Tung is a quiet place suitable for developing mindfulness and wisdom, people often come to request blessings regarding studies, learning, and intellectual development.

Travel and things to know
• Traveling to the temple can be done by private car or renting a songthaew from Chiang Rai city. The route is quite winding and steep. Drive carefully.

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Post by Jam Journey | Sep 25, 2024