Wat Suan Dok is located on ThSuthep, west of the ancient city, about 7 kilometers away from the east moat where restaurants in the ancient city hotel are concentrated. Wat Suan Dok is a famous Buddhist temple that must pass through to Sutie Mountain. It was built in the beautiful garden of Lanatai Dynasty in the 14th century. There is the largest bronze Buddha statue in Thailand in the temple, and the other buildings are also magnificent. The roof of the main hall is three stories, and there are pagodas and pagodas behind the main hall, which contain the bone altar of King Tai. Standing outside the temple and looking into the distance, the pure white of the sacrificial tower and the golden yellow of the Buddha's body, the green grass and the deep blue of the sky constitute a calm and calm scenery. Songda Temple is a photographer's favorite, especially when the sun sets.
Yan Xin Xiao Tie Shi: Every April 13th-14th, a large-scale religious celebration is held here.
tickets are free. Opening hours: 6:-18:.
2. Sutie Mountain, Shuanglong Temple and Chiang Mai University
Sutie Mountain is located 16 kilometers west of Chiang Mai, with an altitude of more than 1, meters. As the highest mountain in Chiang Mai, Sutie Mountain is easy to find on the map. It is worth mentioning that maps in Thailand are free, and you can get free maps at any airport or hotel, which is worth learning from most tourist cities in China.
Shuanglong Temple, located on the mountainside of Sutie Mountain, was built in 1383 during Lanna Dynasty. It is one of the most sacred temples in Thailand. The 36-level stone steps are steep and gorgeous, and the bibcock stands on both sides, commanding prestige. There are three treasures in Shuanglong Temple: ① Buddhist relics dedicated to Sakyamuni Buddha in the temple; (2) The crystal lotus given by Emperor IX is surrounded by precious stones donated by all walks of life and placed at the top of the tower; ③ The Buddha statue of Sakyamuni in the main hall.
Tickets: 3 baht. Opening hours are unknown
Chiang Mai University is located at the foot of Sutie Mountain. You can walk or rent a bicycle to wander around the school. When you see young people, you seem to see yourself.
3. Wat Chedi Luan Temple
Located at the southern end of Jiushi Street in Chiang Mai, Chedi Long Temple has a tall Lana-style stupa built in 1441. However, in the 16th century, there was a major earthquake and severe wind disaster in Chiang Mai, and the spire of the stupa collapsed overnight, but it is still the most magnificent building in the city. There are six elephant head statues on the south side of the tower, five of which were later repaired with cement, and only the brick on the far right is genuine, but the nose and ears have been damaged by years of wind, rain and sun.
free admission time: 6:-18:.
4. Wat Phrasingh
The Pashin Temple of the White Pagoda is a temple built in memory of a monk named Pashin. It was originally a pagoda. Later, a big main hall was built in front of it, which was different from other temples. The whole style was like a church, except that the Lord was no longer sitting in front, but the Buddha, an empty hall, where believers sat on the floor, or chanted or prayed, and each came and went separately. The temple was built in the 14th century and has a long history. The Buddha statue of Phra Singh is enshrined in the temple. It is said that the temple was built in imitation of Pula New Temple in Chiang Mai. The murals in the halls of the courtyard are based on local ancient costumes and customs, and are considered as the representative works of traditional art in northern Thailand.
free admission time: 6:-18:.
5. Wat Chiang Man
Built in 13, Wat Chiang Man is the oldest temple in Chiang Mai, also known as Chang Wan Temple, and the former residence of King Menglai, the builder of Chiang Mai. Siddhattha gotama and crystal Buddha statues embedded with precious stones are enshrined in the temple. Believers believe that the crystal Buddha statue has the power to call the wind and rain.
Wat Chiang Man also has a stupa 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, and the right side is guarded by dragons. There are many unknown Buddha statues like Shi Ying Muni and other crystal gems in the hall, which are radiant and distinctive. This Buddhist temple enshrines two ancient and respected Buddha statues: a crystal Buddha statue called Puxie Tengtamani, which was brought by King Manglai from Lanfang, and was carried high through the streets in the celebration ceremony on April 1st every year; The other is a relief stone Buddha named Puxila, which is said to come from India in the 8th century. Both Buddha statues are said to have the power to summon rain.
free admission time: 6:-18:.
6. Tiger Kingdom
Tiger Kingdom is not only a zoo, but also a restaurant where you can eat and rest. It is only available here in Chiang Mai. It's about 1 kilometers away from downtown Chiang Mai, and the environment is good. You can get in close contact with tigers. When you are tired of playing, you can choose a good place in the restaurant and watch tigers while eating.
7. Wat Phan Tao is an exquisite small temple, which is in sharp contrast with the Great Buddha Pagoda Temple separated by a wall. The main building of Pandao Temple is a Thai wooden building, which has a unique style. The whole building is made of teak, which is one of the few wooden buildings at present. Compared with other resplendent temples, Wat Pan Tao is particularly simple and elegant.
8. Tapei Gate
The ancient city of Chiang Mai was built in 1296. It is a square about two meters high surrounded by walls made of maroon bricks. Now the most complete gate left is Tapei Gate, the east wall. In the long twilight of the setting sun, you meet the streets and lanes of this ancient city wall in a flash-the sound of wooden city gates opening and closing, the swaying feelings of the grass at the head of the city, the sparkling waves of the moat and the sad eyes of the broken city walls all emerge in front of you.