Best places: Buddhist temples in Chiang Rai, Thailand

Temple complex featuring a 9-floor pagoda with 12 surrounding structures & a giant Buddha.

14th-century temple housing a copy of Thailand's revered Emerald Buddha, discovered here in 1434.

Monumental, modern Buddhist temple distinguished by its vivid blue coloring & elaborate carvings.

This 14th-century Buddhist temple built by Pra Chao Maha Proma features a purple jade Buddha.

👍👍 Very unique temple. Originally known as the Temple of the Crouching Elephant, it has elephants at the entrance and throughout the temple, as opposed to the more typical nagas. It is over 700 years old and has many elements of Burmese Thai architecture. If you like the unusual and appreciate the c...

👍 This temple isn't that special in my view, but worth a visit because of the views. It dominate the park and the pond underneath the its hill and the city a little bit farther away. There is a steep road to the top where some bikers do a quite good training. A long stairs in the bush is a good exerci...

This historic Buddhist temple with a golden pagoda is known for containing relics of the Buddha.

14th-century Buddhist temple containing the ashes of King Mengrai, the founder of Chiang Rai.

Well-known Buddhist temple with ornate details featuring both historical & 20th century sections.

👍👍 Quiet Buddhist temple located near the city centre of Chiang Rai and only a five minute walk from the City Bus Terminal. Large golden Buddha sitting at the altar, well preserved paintings on the walls, and a welcoming colourful entrance makes it looking very similar to other temples. Worth visiting,...

Small, intricately decorated Buddhist temple built in the 13th century.

👍👍 This is the Thai temple, but the Monk in here is vegan-eating; so if you would have plan to dobate food, please note that. The temple have a signature of gold color. It is located in the top of small mountain. The gate of this temple is still in construcing process. The temple have 2 place for prayi...

👍👍 A small, quiet temple with a large reclining Buddha image. Behind the temple I was very impressed when I got out of the car. Hear the sound of Lanna style music. From the temple music club We're practicing music. In the part that is an education park

👍 Small cave located away from the city overlooking the Kok river. Inside the cave you'll find images of Buddha and several other deities. The place is quiet and air is cooling. You definitely won't find it in the city.

😐 Wat Pa Tung, a simple temple in our traditional style. Beautiful and perfect art People are not too crowded. The temple looks quiet. The day I went was the day I went to make merit at 9 temples. It is one of the temples that I go to because it is not far from home. The monks gave good wishes and wer...

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