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Wat Umong Mahathera ChanTemple, Chiang Mai

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  • Wat Umong Mahathera Chan is within the old city walls, this is not Wat Umong with the tunnels. I couldn't find much history on this Wat but did find this... "It's famous for the Monks' Cave, a niche i...  more »
  • In the centre of the old town, this Wat has charm for its variety of temples, its functioning community and its accessible character. A bit different. Worth a visit.  more »
  • This temple is smaller than most and not very busy.There are nice gardens and the temple id dramatic in the sunlight  more »
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  • Very peaceful, wall paintings beautiful.
  • The ground have old pagodas that bring you back to a old Chiang Mai. At the time for prayer they are so welcoming and happy to see that you want join in. Beautiful temple with lots of images painted on the walls.
  • Awesome place with smile Buddha!
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  • The temple is very beautiful, I do not know the language, Thailand.
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