Visit wat phra that doi kham temple, mae Hia subdistrict, mueang district, chiang mai province, thailand.

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Thailand is a country where the majority of the population is buddhist. Therefore, Thailand has many buddhist temples throughout the country. This land has both new and old temples. Some old temples are hundreds of years old. And some temples are old temples over 1000 years old. Some temples are ancient ruins that are open for visitors to see. But some temples have been renovated.

Wat phra that doi kham temple, the oldest buddhist temple of thailand. This old temple is about 1300 years old, Which has been restored. In this post, I will share and introduce this temple to everyone.

Wat phra that doi kham temple is located in mae Hia subdistrict, mueang district, chiang mai province, thailand. This temple is another important and famous temple of chiang mai province.
Wat phra that doi kham is located on a hill with a height of about 465 meters above sea level. Getting to this temple, You can drive up the hill or park your car at the parking lot below and take a local car to the temple.

Some brief information about wat phra that doi kham. From information from Thai Wikipedia, Wat phra that doi kham was built in the year A. D. 687 or B.E. 1230, about 1336 years old. The original name of this temple was called Wat suwanbanphot. But the villagers call it Wat doi kham. This temple used to be an abandoned temple and has been renovated into a beautiful temple today.

Wat phra that doi kham is a temple with many beautiful architecture, sculptures and buddha images. When you arrive at this temple. You will see the first large buddha image in subduing mara.

Near the large Buddha image in subduing Mara, you will find a beautiful sanctuary and inside the sanctuary there is a beautiful principal buddha image as well.

In addition, near the sanctuary and the subduing mara buddha image, there are many beautiful sculptures and buddha images too, such as a large reclining buddha image.

A large standing buddha image and 2 small meditation images.

Some examples of other buddha statues and sculptures inside the temple.

Two spirit houses of the whole spirit house within the temple.

This temple is on a hill, of course the temple area has a viewpoint on the hill. You can see the atmosphere around this temple area. Which is the atmosphere of the city of chiang mai province and beautiful nature. I'm sure you'll like the atmosphere and view from the view point inside the temple.

The highlight of this temple, I think there are 2 highlights. The first highlight is the color gold pagoda. History and significance of this pagoda. Color gold pagoda, this one covers the old pagoda. This old pagoda is over 1000 years old. Which is the restoration of the old pagoda. This pagoda inside the old pagoda contains the buddha's hair relics. This pagoda is therefore important and respected by buddhists.

The second highlight of this temple is the sacred Buddha image that many people worship. This buddha image is named phra chao thanjai. Phra chao thanjai has many temples in Thailand. But phra chao thanjai enshrined in this temple is very famous and sacred. Many people come to make a wish for this buddha image that fulfills many wishes. But these are personal beliefs and faith. And some people may look ignorant. But I respect each person's beliefs. I'm sorry, I didn't take pictures of the phra chao thanjai because of the large number of worshipers so I wasn't comfortable and able to take pictures.

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