Wat Ton Kaew, an ancient temple over 700 years old

Wat Intharawat or “Wat Ton Kwen”, the beauty of its architecture and the faith of the locals who helped preserve it, until it received an award for the conservation of Lanna architecture from the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage. Receiving the award from the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage in 1989, it is outstanding in the conservation and preservation of every building, from the temple wall, the long pavilion, the four-sided pavilion, the temple, and the surrounding area. It is considered one of the oldest and most complete Lanna architectures in Lanna. Wat Ton Kwen is also part of the application for registration as a world heritage site in Chiang Mai. The beauty of its architecture, especially the temple, has also been used as a model for the Royal Hall at the Royal Flora Expo hosted by Chiang Mai Province. It is a valuable and useful temple for studying history, art, architecture, and Lanna traditions. Opening hours: Every day from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Location: Baan Ton Kwen, Soi 3, Nong Kwai Subdistrict, Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai 50230 Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3Sn1MCbgxjQMowpq7 #TravelThailand #TravelChiangMai #ChiangMaiWorthVisiting #ChiangMaiTemples #BeautifulTemples