Where to have fun in Chiang Mai

1. Songde Temple

Songde Temple is located on Suthep Road to the west outside the ancient city, about 7 kilometers away from the east moat where hotels and restaurants in the ancient city are concentrated. Songde Temple is a famous Buddhist temple that must be passed on the way to Mount Suthep. It was built in the beautiful gardens of the Lannathai Dynasty in the 14th century. The temple houses the largest bronze Buddha statue in Thailand, and the other buildings are also magnificent. The roof of the main hall is three-story, and there are large and small pagodas behind the hall. Inside the pagoda is the bone altar of the King of Thailand. Standing outside the temple and looking from a distance, the pure white of the pagoda and the golden color of the Buddha's body, the green of the grass and the deep blue of the sky form a peaceful scene that makes people calm and calm. Songda Temple is a favorite among photographers, especially when the sun sets.

Xinxin Tips: On April 13-14 every year, large-scale religious celebrations are held here.

Tickets are free. Opening hours: 6:00-18:00.

2. Mount Suthep, Doi Suthep Temple and Chiang Mai University

Mount Suthep is located 16 kilometers west of Chiang Mai, with an altitude of more than 1,000 meters. As the highest mountain in Chiang Mai, Doi Suthep is easy to find on the map. It is worth mentioning that Thailand’s maps are free. You can get free maps at any airport or hotel. This is worth mentioning in China. Most tourist cities for study.

Shuanglong Temple is located on the mountainside of Suthep Mountain. It was built in 1383 during the Lanna Dynasty. It is one of the most sacred temples in Thailand. It has 306 steep stone steps and is majestic with dragon heads on both sides. stern. There are three treasures in Shuanglong Temple: ① The relics of Sakyamuni Buddha are enshrined in the temple; ② The crystal lotus gifted by the Ninth Emperor, surrounded by gems donated by all walks of life, is placed on the top of the tower; ③ The Sakyamuni Buddha in the main hall Mani Buddha statue.

Ticket: 30 baht Opening hours unknown

"Chiang Mai University" is located at the foot of Doi Suthep Mountain. You can walk or rent a bicycle to wander around the school and see As young people, they seemed to see their past selves.

3. Wat Chedi Luang

Wat Chedi Luang is located at the southern end of Chiang Mai’s old market street. The tall Lanna-style pagoda in the temple was built in 1441, but In the 16th century, a major earthquake and strong wind occurred in Chiang Mai. The spire of the pagoda collapsed overnight, but it was still the most magnificent building in the city. There are 6 elephant head statues on the south side of the tower, 5 of which are fakes that were later restored with cement. Only the one on the far right made of bricks is authentic, but its nose and ears have been damaged by years of wind and sun. .

Tickets are free. Opening hours: 6:00-18:00.

4. Wat Phra Singh

The white pagoda of Wat Phra Singh is a temple built in memory of a monk named Phra Singh. It was originally mainly a pagoda. . Later, a large main hall was built in front. It was different from other temples. The whole style was like a church, except that the person sitting in front was no longer Jehovah, but Buddha. The empty hall was filled with believers sitting on the floor, chanting sutras or praying, each coming to his or her own way. scattered. The temple was built in the 14th century and has a long history. The temple houses the Buddha statue of Phra Singh. It is said that the temple was built after the Phra Sin Temple in Chiang Mai. The murals in the halls of the temple are based on local ancient costumes and customs, and are considered to be representative works of traditional art in northern Thailand.

Tickets are free. Opening hours: 6:00-18:00.

5. Wat Chiang Man

Wat Chiang Man was built in 1300 and is the oldest temple in Chiang Mai. It is the former residence of King Menglai. The precious gem-encrusted Sakyamuni Buddha statues and crystal Buddha statues are enshrined in the temple. Believers believe that the crystal Buddha statue has the power to control wind and rain.

Chiangman Temple also has a pagoda decorated with elephant carvings, and some ancient Indian and Sri Lankan Buddhist caves. Entering from the main entrance of the city wall, the central part is the main hall, with dragon guards on the right. Inside the hall are enshrined the Sakyamuni Buddha statue and many other unknown Buddha statues like crystal gems, which are radiant and unique. This Buddhist temple houses two ancient and highly respected Buddha statues: a crystal Buddha statue called Boshe Teng Tamani, which was brought by King Manglai from Lanfang and is paraded through the streets during the celebration ceremony on April 1 every year; the other is The relief stone Buddha called Bodhisattva is said to come from India in the 8th century AD. Both Buddha statues are said to have the power to summon rain.

Tickets are free. Opening hours: 6:00-18:00.

6. Tiger Kingdom

Tiger Kingdom is both a zoo and a restaurant where you can eat and rest. It is only found here in Chiang Mai in the world. It is about 10 kilometers away from downtown Chiang Mai. The environment inside is good and you can have close contact with tigers. When you are tired, just choose a good seat in the restaurant and watch the tigers while eating.

7. Wat Phan Tao Wat Phan Tao is an exquisite small temple, which is in sharp contrast to the majestic pagoda temple separated by a wall. The main building of Pandao Temple is a Thai-style wooden building with a unique style. The entire building is built of teak and is one of the few remaining wooden buildings. Compared with other splendid temples and temples, Pandao Temple looks particularly simple and elegant.

8. Tha Pae Gate

The ancient city of Chiang Mai was built in 1296. It is a city wall built of brown bricks that surrounds a square about two meters high. Now it remains The most complete city gate is Tha Pae Gate on the east wall. In the twilight when the setting sun elongates the figure, walking along the streets and alleys of this ancient city wall, it seems that we have met again at the front edge of the ancient city wall - the sound of the wooden city gate opening and closing, the emotion of the swaying grass at the top of the city, The sparkling waves of the moat and the sad eyes of the broken city walls all appeared before my eyes one by one.