Wat Phra Kaew—Chiang Rai, Thailand
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ianatlarge
N 19° 54.714 E 099° 49.686
47Q E 586674 N 2201945
A major wat in the northern Thai city of Chiang Rai.
Waymark Code: WMEKFM
Location: Thailand
Date Posted: 06/09/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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This is the premier Wat of the northern Thai province and city of Chiang Rai. This prominence is partly due to its being an earlier home to the fabled Emerald Buddha, a sacred Buddhist relic, now resident in the Grand Palace, Bangkok. The Wat is also noted as its abbot, the Venerable Phra Dhammarachanuwat, is the ecclesiastical head of all northern Thailand.

The extensive grounds of the temple are well designed and maintained, creating a restful and harmonious environment. The temple buildings seem half submerged by the trees and plants in the grounds. In addition to the normal range of buildings the Wat houses a historical museum and a Buddhist research centre. This Wat is on the Chiang Rai tourist circuit.
Open to visitors?: Yes

Photography Permitted Inside?: Yes

Statue of the Buddha present?: Yes

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