Chiang Mai is one of the most wonderful destinations among the many places that Thailand offers to its visitors. Although it is one of the largest cities in the country, when traveling there you can easily be mistaken and think that you are in a picturesque village where everyone knows everyone else and the atmosphere is so warm and pleasant that it is difficult to leave and continue passing through other destinations in the country.
Among the many attractions that can be found in Chiang Mai, it is known for the many temples in and around it, which are points of pilgrimage for religious and spiritual people as well as lovers of history, culture and architecture - if you belong to one or more of these groups, it is recommended that you do not miss the visit to the temple The beautiful Wat Phra Singh is located in the heart of the old city of Chiang Mai.
Wat Phra Singh Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple that was established in the 14th century AD and is the second most important of the temples in the Chiang Mai area. In fact, it is a complex that includes three buildings where you can walk and be impressed by Buddha statues covered in gold and copper, ancient manuscripts and beautiful wall paintings that tell about the local history.
Among the many statues in the place, there is one important and special one of its kind, especially for the locals and it is the statue after which the temple is named - Pra Buddha Singh. According to tradition, every year during the "Song Kraan" festival (one of the most special and colorful festivals in Chiang Mai, where believers pour water on each other in order to win a rainy year) a religious procession takes place in which the statue is carried through the streets of the city and the spectators splash water on it.
In addition to the impressive statues, manuscripts and wall paintings, another thing worth paying attention to when visiting the temple are the Singhs, the lions, who guard the main entrance to the place and make every entrance or exit from the complex particularly impressive.
Although it is an ancient temple with a rich history spanning hundreds of years, it is important to note that its construction did indeed begin in the 14th century AD, but during the XNUMXs of the last century it underwent extensive renovations and at the beginning of the current century many buildings in the temple complex were restored once again, so that the name that stands Before you today is nothing but a reconstruction of the ancient buildings.
Address - 2 Samlarn Rd, Phra Sing, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50280
Activity time - Monday through Sunday at 06:00-17:00
Entrance to the temple is free
