Wat Ton Kaew @ Chiang Mai

Wat Ton Kwen (Wat Ton Kwen) or Wat Intharawat, Chiang Mai This temple stands out with its graceful ancient Lanna wooden architecture. 🏯 ⏰ Opening and closing hours: Every day 08:00 - 17:00 hrs. (The museum is open only on Saturdays-Sundays And public holidays 09:00-16:00 hrs.) 📍 Location: [Google Maps](https://goo.gl/maps/S7dX5Hj5vL5YvL2X9) 🚩 Note: The temple is located on the left side of the exit from Chiang Mai to Lamphun (with a clear sign) 🌟 Must-see highlights: 1. Ancient Golden Teakwood Shrine (Sala Phra Mae Chao Thong Kad) * Built in 1857, a masterpiece of Lanna wood carving! * "Tiap Chae" roof (3 layers), gable decorated with "Kalae" carved with floral patterns and the gods bowing * 12 large teak pillars support the structure 2. The principal Buddha image in the Mara-Vijaya attitude * Lanna art Buddha image in the Fang style, enshrined in a wooden temple * Beautiful with a gentle smile (called "Fang smile") 3. Lanna Folk Museum * Exhibits ancient utensils, palm leaf manuscripts, and local musical instruments * Admission fee 50 baht (including guidebook) 4. Bell-shaped pagoda * Lanna-Burmese art pagoda with a wide base that gradually decreases 📸 Interesting activities: * Rent a Thai costume to take beautiful photos #Get a discount without relying on luck