Temples
Date: Sunday 5th February 2012Chiang Rai Temples
In a land renowned for its breathtakingly beautiful temples, those in Chiang Rai province extend the terms “artistic” and “creative” into another dimension…
Wat Rung Khun- The White Temple
Wat Rong Khun is in Ban Rong Khun, Tambon Pa O Don Chai, along Highway 1 (at Km. 816) approximately 11 km south of Chiang Rai city. Turn at the traffic lights and its on the left,200 metres from the intersection. More details…
Wat Phra Kaew – Temple of The Emerald Buddha
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Trairat Road. The leading temple in the fascinating saga of the Emerald Buddha. Wat Phra Kaeo is a beautiful Buddhist temple on Trairat Road. It is famous for having housed the Emerald Buddha in the 14th century – one of the most revered Buddha images in Thailand. More details…-See Gallery / Temples for more images of Wat Phra Kaew |
Wat Phra Sing
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A Buddhist temple located on Thanon Singkhlai near the townhall, in Tambon Wiang, Mueang district, Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand. Wat Pra Singh was built by Pra Chao Maha Proma (P.E. 1345 – 1400), circa 1385 (B.E. 1928). More details… |
Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong
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On Doi Chom Thong on the banks of the Kok River within the city area. Contains what is believed to be the oldest Holy Relic – predates King Mengrai’s construction of Chiang Rai. The Chedi containing the Holy Relic was probably renovated at the same time the town was being built. More details… |
Also located there is the City Pillar and the ‘Mer” – an image which represents the center of the Buddhist Universe. A major religious site in Chiang Rai – from here, King Mengrai is believed to have decided the strategic location on which to establish the town. Tel: 0 5371 6055. More details…
Wat Phra That Doi Ngam Muang
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Wat Phra That Doi Ngam Muang is near Wat Chom Thong (above) and is beside the ancient stupa that houses the remains of King Mengrai The Great. More details… |
Wat Ming Muang
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At the intersection of Th Banphaprakan and Th Trairat. Small temple housing the spirit of the city (ming meuang) in an exquisitely carved and decorated Lanna-style, almost Laotian wiharn.
Frequently visited by King Mengrai the Great and his queen… More details… |
Wat Jetyod
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Wat Jetyod is an elegant building with a seven-pointed chedi behind it. This temple is located on Jetyod Road in the center of Chiang Rai city. More details... |
Wat Klang Wiang
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Circa 1432, this is an excellent but little-visited temple showcasing the best of Lanna temple style. The temple is at the city’s geographical centre, and the founding pillar is located here. More details… |
Wat Mung Muang
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Wat Mung Muang is located mid-town, near the central market, north of the small white clock tower. |
Wat Chiang Yuen
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Sankhongluang Rd – T. Rob Wiang, Muang Chiang Rai, Chiangrai 57000, Thailand.
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Wat Mengrai Maharat
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Nahkhai Rd, T. Rob Wiang, Muang Chiang Rai, Chiangrai 57000, Thailand.
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Wat Phra That Tham Doi Kong Kao
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Wat Phra That Tham Doi Kong Kao is located between the road and the river, approximately 1km before the turn-off to the Chiang Rai Jail. More details… |
Wat Pra That Doi Prabat
Wat San Pagor
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Doiphabart Rd - T. Rob Wiang, Muang Chiang Rai, Chiangrai 57000, ThailandWat Pagor is on the opposite side of the airport runway, and is of Tai Yai / Shan architecture design. Both Wat Pagor and Wat Prathat Doi Prabat are both less-well tended than other central city temples but are worth a visit as both are done in the old northern Thai style. |
Wat Phra That Doi Khao Kwai
Temple and lookout viewpoint over the city, also known as Buffalo Horn Hill.
Munniti Chiang Rai
Banpaprakan Rd (opposite Sammakkhi Wittayakhom School). This is a rare Taoist and Mahayana Buddhist temple, not a common sight in Theraveda Buddhist Thailand.
Doi Incee Chedi
This gorgeous white Buddha image overlooks Chiang Rai from the hills to the west of the city.
Temples of Chiang Rai Location Map
Located 10 kms south of Chiang Rai, Wat Rong Khun - the White Temple, by renowned Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat - is a visual symphony in white, a striking architectural masterpiece in a land of beautiful temples! Prints of Chalermchai's paintings are available at a shop within the temple grounds. 
The Karen elephant camp at Baan Ruammit on the bank of the Mae Nam Kok (Kok River) is located 19 kilometres from Chiang Rai. Well worth a visit, its easily reached by either long-tail boat (recommended), car or motorcycle. There are a few souvenir shops, hot coffee, and its a nice trip, however you get there. 
