Wat Chedi Luang in Thailand, Chiang Mai resort
Rating: 7,6/10 (391 votes)  This temple – one of the most famous temples in Chiang Mai. It was founded on the place where King Mengrai died from a lightning strike. In the 15th century, the temple housed a statue of the Emerald Buddha, which has now been transported to Bangkok. During the earthquake, the 90-meter high chedi was destroyed, but in 1992 it was rebuilt. In the wihan of the temple there is a statue of the Golden Buddha. The walls of the vihan are decorated with 32 panels depicting events from the life of the Buddha.     We also recommend reading Wat Chang-Man in Thailand, Chiang Mai resort Topic: Wat Chedi Luang in Thailand, Chiang Mai resort. |
