Wat Phra Taat Doi Jom Thong—Chiang Rai, Thailand - Buddhist Temples and Public Shrines on Waymarking.com

This wat is located on a high point a little to the west of the centre of the important northern Thai city of Chiang Rai. According to the tourist plaque (in gallery), the temple predates the founding of the city by King Mengrai the Great in 1262. While the King is the legendary founder of the city, it is likely that a pre-existing community lived on this spot, it is a prime location.

The temple was created by King Ruan Kaew in 940. The temple was used to enshrine Buddhist relics from Sri Lanka. These relics are still housed in the temple stupa. In addition the temple performs the usual Buddhist functions. There is an ordination hall, quarters for monks, and various Buddhist artefacts in the grounds.

The temple is fairly attractive, with refurbished buildings well landscaped grounds. The wat also contains the City Pillar Shrine of Chiang Rai.

Open to visitors?: Yes Photography Permitted Inside?: Yes Statue of the Buddha present?: Yes Related Website: Not listed

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