In the courtyard of the Wat Doi Suthep a lot of things draw my attention. There were so many architectural details, structures and colors, doors and windows but also a lot of interesting people around! A lot of subjects for … Continue reading
I brought back almost 300 photos from the Wat Doi Suthep. Erected in 1383, it can be visited at 15 km of Chiang Mai. Legend says that the King Keuna choosed an white elephant to carry Buddha’s relicts on the … Continue reading
The Silver Temple has a special place in the religious landscape of Chang Mai. It was built in 1502 but almost nothing is left from the original. Certain years ago a great renovation begun here. The temple is situated just … Continue reading
Wat Phra Singh or the Temple of the Lion was constructed in 1345 by the King Pa Yo, in order to enshrine here the ashes of the King Kam Fu, the 6th ruler of Chang Mai. It is one of … Continue reading
When you can choose what to see among over 300 temples, your reasons are always subjective. For example, I choosed Wat Ku Tao because of his unusual name, meaning The Watermelon Temple, which is considered to be unique in Thailand. … Continue reading
Wat Chedi Luang was the last temple we have visited last day. We arrived there at that particular moment when the sun was down but still not dark. The viharn, a golden structure on tall columns, having inside wonderful Buddha’s … Continue reading
Wat Phantao is different in comparison with other temples in Chiang Mai because it is built from taek wood. It is one of the few in good condition and even if it is not an old one (1846), it is … Continue reading
Not far from Wat Muen Lan it is another small temple called Wat Phan On. It was built in 1501, during the reign of King Phra Muang Kaeo. The main entrance to the viharn is guarded by a pair of … Continue reading
As I stated in my previous post, there are over 300 Buddhist temples in Chiang Mai, of which we saw…10! A good reason to return one day, isn’t it? Before I start writing about them, there are necessary some explanations … Continue reading
Legend has it that Padua was founded by a Greek, named Antenore, who came from Troy. The sarcophagus, called Antenore’s Tomb, seems to confirm the legend as, in 1274, was discovered here the skeleton of a warrior. Behind the tomb, … Continue reading