• Wat Den Sali Sri Muang Kaen 🛕✨

Wat Ban Den, officially known as "Wat Den Sali Si Mueang Kaen," is a famous temple in Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai Province. Known for its beautiful Lanna architecture and magnificent eclectic art decorations, it has become a landmark for religious enthusiasts, photographers, and tourists visiting Chiang Mai in recent years. Atmosphere and Decoration • The temple's exterior features a grand ubosot (ordination hall) and a large viharn (viharn), intricately decorated with multi-tiered, lacquered, and gilded roofs decorated with Thai-Lanna motifs. • The interior of the viharn is magnificent, featuring a large central pillar and a high, carved, and vibrantly colored ceiling. • It houses various Buddha images and a Lanna-Burmese-style chedi. • The walls feature carved dragons, a library, an ancient wooden pavilion, and a bridge over a lotus pond, surrounded by a beautiful garden. Temple Highlights • Lanna art, featuring stained glass, gold, and carved woodwork, both inside and outside. • A truly magnificent and imposing landmark, it's a Mae Taeng District landmark. • The atmosphere is tranquil and shady, offering beautiful photo opportunities, reminiscent of a fairytale palace. Activities and Transportation • For those seeking merit, you can make offerings to the monks or make merit at various points. • Tourists and photography enthusiasts often come to admire the art and pray to the sacred Buddha image at the temple. • The temple is located about 40 km from Chiang Mai city, a 45-60 minute drive with ample parking. • This temple can be visited both as a pilgrimage trip and as a complement to a trip to Mae Taeng and Mae Rim. Conclusion: Wat Ban Den is a temple that perfectly embodies the beauty of Lanna art. It's a magnificent and magnificent sight to behold at least once in your life. It's perfect for those seeking merit, photography, and art. If you're in Chiang Mai and have half a day, Wat Ban Den is a must-visit destination. #VisitChiangMai #ChiangMai #MaeTaengChiangMai #MaeTaengAttractions