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Wat Umong Mahathera ChanTemple, Chiang Mai

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  • September 17, 2017
    As the old temple, built in conjunction with the creation of Chiang Mai city. Measure an Inside the temple, the atmosphere is quite shady and quiet. The temple is a temple of Lanna. The inside of the phutthoptima or Luang Phor Toh Behind the temple, there is a castle-shaped Pagoda with spectacular proportions. Also there is another that is older than the pagoda and there is also a tunnel for the monks to introspection within the measure. There is also the Golden Buddha statue under white si Mahosot trees inside.
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  • August 11, 2017
    this temple is located inside the old city. i understand there is another Wat Umong which is out of the city. the design and the architecture is beautifully done. the carving on the wall are amazing. ...  more »
  • June 13, 2017
    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 »
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  • July 28, 2017
    A very historical and sacred place where to find help in meditation
  • February 23, 2017
    Very peaceful, wall paintings beautiful.
  • March 4, 2016
    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.
  • December 23, 2016
    Awesome place with smile Buddha!
  • February 26, 2016
    Good
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