Tour to Wat Chedi Luang

Wat Chedi Luang a riches of Buddhist Ancient times

Chidi Luang temple is one of essentially the most key wats in Chiang Mai. 

The Emerald Lord buddha was once enshrined here, but it was moved after the major assembly partially collapsed because of an earthquake.

The current temple grounds were ever made up of three wats . Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Ho Tham and Wat Sukmin. The pagoda is not open to the common as it is unsafe and needs preserving. There's a extra pulley system which enables visitors to leave suitable presents and prayers atop the Chedi The temple usually is open to the common. Monks of all ages live, adore and train in the foundation. They're studiousl confident to explain with people. It is possible to ask a lot of questions about the wat, the life of a monk and Buddhism.

The structuring of the wat started in the 14th century, when “King Saen Muang Ma” intended to inter the ashes of his father there. Subsequently 10 years of structuring time it was left unfinished, later to be continued after the demise of the king by his widow. sometime due to stability problems it took until mid-15th century to be done during the reign of “Ruler Tilokaraj”. It was then 82 m. high and had a base diameter of 54 m, at that time the largest structuring of all “Lanna”. In 1468, the Emerald Lord buddha was set up in the eastern groove. In 1545, the upper 30 m. of the structure crash after an earthquake, and shortly thereafter, in 1551, the Emerald Buddha was moved to “Luang Prabang”.

Temptation in Chidi Luang temple

The huge Chedi

The previous Pagoda was constructed in 1391 and by 1475 some expansion to area to it's current building. At one point, this Pagoda housed the Emerald Lord buddha for 6 years. In the mid 1500's an earthquake cause the damage that can be seen now. The original height was 84 meters but the current height after the earthquake is 60 m.. All four sides have a grand stairway leading to the pinnacle. I then liked the stone Naga's on either side of each stair. There is a duct that houses a golden Buddha at the top of the stair. It is quite impressive.

The viharns

The large viharn (assembly hall) adjacent to the ruined stupa was created in 1928. Its impressive interior, with round columns sustaining a high red ceiling, contains a standing Lord buddha often acquaint as the Phra Chao Attarot. Made of brass alloy and mortar, the Buddha dates from the time of the temple's founder, Ruler Saen Muang Ma (late 14th century).

The Sao Inthakin or city pillar

A small structuring houses the town pillar or Sao Inthakin of Chiangmai. The Sao Inthakin is believed by local citizens to prevent the capital. Adjacent is a small place of worship constructed to house the custodian spirits who delivered the Sao Inthakin over from Heaven.

Yang trees
Adjacent to the Sao Inthakin hall there're three enormous Yang trees, that are also assumed to be conservator of the city. If the tree closest to the Sao Inthakin should ever fall, a great calamity will happen matching to legend.

Monk talk
The “Monk talk” area is just to the right of the wat as you stroll through the way in gateway, and the moment you show your face you will enthusiastically be guided to a table where you can talk with monks that are practicing in Chiang Mai. This serves the dual purpose of traveler being able to find out more about the monastic life in Thailand, and it allows the monks to practise their English speaking skills, that they are very keen to do.
Wat Chedi Luang is a noteworthy Buddhist wat in Thailand's northern city of Chiangmai and one of the city's most major. Most tourist to Chiang Mai find this wat is worthy a visit as it has many noticeable buildings, sculpture and artifacts. In differenting feeling along the day. Morning and evening preaching make emotion calm and cool. The biggest pagoda in Chiangmai can tell many stories

The Wat Chedi Luang is placed close to the centre of the ancient walled part of Chiangmai. You will find it about half way Ratchadamnoen road that crosses the ancient city from East to West. The main way in is opposite Phra Pok Klao road, just South of Ratchadamnoen road. Very stunning structure and optimistically, Tour to wat Chedi Luang, you could find a tour guide that is educated about its chronicle.

Opening hours are from 6.00am - 5.00pm Doesn't price to enter.

Tour to White Temple a Piece Of Art

Tour to White Temple Chiang Rai

White temple one of the best masterpieces of modern architecture

The city of Chiang Rai in northernmost Thailand is one of the remaining areas where traditional Thai art and culture flourish.

Located near the city of Chiang Rai, about 5 kilometers to the south, is the beautiful Wat Rong Khun or White Temple. The White Temple of Northern Thailand has become a national landmark and, as one of the most recognizable temples in the country, attracts an increasingly large number of visitors every year.

Wat Rong Khun or White Temple is unique from other temples in that it has been constructed entirely in a radiant white color with sparking reflections from mirrored glass mosaics embedded in the white plaster. The temple is the idea of Mr. Chalermchai Kositpipat, one of Thailand most renowned artists, who wanted to build a temple all in white to signify the purity of Lord Buddha. The artist continues to puts his religious belief and desire to enrich Buddhism in Thailand into his contemporary art design.

The construction of the White Temple is Khun Chalemchai master work, which he refers to as an offering to Lord Buddha and his beloved country.

To approach the main entrance to the main chapel, I assume must signify a kind of passage to enlightenment because this is how I feel approaching the temple. The passage is flanked by two tremendous man-like giants who somehow frighten me until I have to lower my eyes. But this doesn’t help me at all, as those grasping hands near the floor shake my nerves again. The hands are in assorted array, outstretched and seem to be pleading. I realize that this piece of art must symbolize hell and how people in hell will suffer from their bad karma.

While climbing the bridge to the main hall, I notice that I am surrounded by a huge pond containing white fishes and fountains that spout up every now and then. The pond, to me, perhaps signifies the river Si Tarndon that divides the mundane world from heaven. As I get closer to the main building I think that this must be a representation of heaven.

Before the main chapel and at the end of the bridge there are several sculptures of meditating Buddha sitting in a lotus circled by spirits of the world. The outer-decoration of the temple hall is all white color representing purity and wisdom of Lord Buddha, however, a dramatic contrast of color is found when arriving inside the main hall. I feel a sense of serenity when looking at a several Buddha altars set inside golden flame.

The walls are painted with a colorful larger than life story related to Buddhist and teaching in a very modern and contemporary style. The artist uses icons from modern culture and through space ships, super man, and even Neo from the Matrix movie he tells of the story of Buddha in this very unique display.

On the left of the temple compound is a golden toilet which Chalermchai seems to also use to transfer some hidden message to visitors. It is as though he is saying, I want this golden toilet to be a symbol of the human response to imagery. I am one of the many who paused to consider what may be the artist message. Perhaps the message is also that there is beauty in all things, just like this golden toilet which impresses people by its beauty rather than the fact that it is just a toilet.

Wat Rong Khun is still a work in progress and will be for years to come. It is planned to comprise nine buildings including the ubosot (chapel), pagoda, hermitage, crematorium, monastery hall, preaching hall, museum, pavilion, and rest room facilities which will be built on an area of 7 rai (about 3 acres).

How to get to the Wat Rong Khun

Approx 200 kms. From Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by bus. And the most convenient bus is the Green Bus, which runs from Arcade Bus Station. This is located at the far end of Kaeo Narawat Road, near where it joins the superhighway. To get to the bus station, just jump on a songthaew, which should cost around 50 baht per person from central Chiang Mai. The VIP bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai costs 288 baht for a single journey. There aren’t any trains running between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.

When Arive Chiang Rai, There are two bus station in Chiang Rai – a new station on the outskirts of town, and the old station in the town center near the night bazaar. There is a local bus that departs from platform 8 of the old bus station in the town center. Just tell the driver or conductor that you want to get off at Wat Rong Khun, and they will make sure the bus stops there. It’s a 13 km journey from town and costs 20 baht per person. They will drop you off on the side of a dual carriageway, and the temple is on the opposite side, around 100 meters away. Be very careful when crossing the road, as there isn’t any pedestrian crossing there.

Otherway more comfortable you can contact Travel Agency in Chiang Mai, they can provide a private car to Chiang Rai with air condition for your group or budget tour Chiang Mai day Trips to Chiang Rai combine with other important place in Chianr Rai for one day.

Entrance fee & opening hours

The White Temple is opened every day from 6.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The gallery is opened from Monday— Friday from 8 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. / Saturday-Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.