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    Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Sing

    March 18, 2020 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F

    There are several magnificent and very old temples within the walled old city of Chiang Mai. Wat Phra Singh is considered one of the most beautiful.

    The temple, which is also known as “The Monastery of the Lion Buddha” has hundreds of monks living there. The Wat Phra Singh houses a number of highly revered and very old Buddha images.

    The Wat Phra Singh dates back to the 14th century when Chiang Mai was the capital of the Lanna Kingdom, and is an example of classic Lanna style temple architecture in Northern Thailand.    Read more