Chiang Mai, popularly known as the 'Rose of the
North', was the provincial capital. Founded by
King Mengrai in 1296 AD, Chiang Mai is situated
on the banks of the Ping River. Chiang Mai is
famous for orchids, elephant training camps and
handicrafts including lacquer ware, celadon, silk,
umbrellas and woodcarvings. Chiang Mai is also
the main center for hill tribe trekking and river
rafting. The most captivating place in Chiang
Mai is the Night Bazaar where one can look out
for interesting bargains.
The major tourist attractions of Chiang Mai are:
Wat Phra Sing
Located on Sam Lan Road, Wat Phra Sing was built
somewhere around 1345 AD. The temple premises
contain the Lai Kham Chapel adorned with stupendously
carved with wood and northern style murals and
an outstanding storehouse of scriptures with a
prominent sculptural relief. Wat Phra Sing is
one of the important centers where Songkran Festivals
are held every year from the 13th to 15th April.
The ritual bathing ceremony of the venerated Phra
Phutthasihing Buddha image takes place.
Wat Suan Dok
Placed amidst a 14th century AD pleasure gardens
of the Lanna Thai monarch on the Suthep Road,
Wat Suan Dok is famous because many of the white
chedis or pagodas contain ashes of Chiang Mai's
former royal family. Within a secondary chapel
is enshrined a 500 year old Buddha image made
of Bronze, which is the largest metal image in
Thailand.
Wat Chiang Man
Located on Ratchapkkhinai Road, is Chiang Mai's
oldest temple Wat Chiang Man, which can be dated
back to 1296 AD. The temple significant for a
chedi supported by a series of giant bolsters
and a small image of Buddha, Phra Kaeo Khao was
the residence of King Mengrai, founder of Chiang
Mai.
Wat Chedi Luang
Located on Phra Pokklao Road, Wat Chedi Luang
is known for a colossal pagoda, originally measuring
280 ft in height. The pagoda was partially destroyed
by an earthquake in 1545 AD. The temple once enshrined
the image of the Emerald Buddha, which is now
enshrined at Wat Phra Kaeo in Bangkok. The most
striking architectural feature of the temple is
the splendid Naga or the serpent staircase, which
adds to the beauty of the front portico of the
chapel.
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