[2025 Chiang Rai Attraction] Travel Guide for Wat Klang Wiang (Updated Apr)

Wat Klang Wiang, Chiang Rai An ancient temple in the center of Chiang Rai City, home to the Chiang Rai City Pillar Shrine or the City Pillar, along with a pumpkin-shaped Mankhapa with a pointed top. The chapel is built in Lanna architecture. In front, there is a staircase in the shape of a naga spitting out of the mouth of a serpent, and a pair of statues of a lion and a Tung Kradang. Inside is the enshrined Phra Chao Phet Mongkhon Muni, a stucco Buddha image in the Mara-Vijaya attitude, which was originally in the Tai Khun style of art, but was renovated by building over the original in the Lanna style and gilding the entire body. Phra That Chang Kham is a chedi built to cover the original Pancha Mahathat Chedi. The base of the chedi is surrounded by decorated elephants, supporting an octagonal bell-shaped body, decorated with niches and many Buddha images. 📍 Tambon Bang Khu Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai Province #WinterTravel #Wat Klang Wiang #Chiang RaiTravel

#VisitChiangRai Wat Klang Wiang is located on Rattanakhet Road, Wiang Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province. 🙏It is an ancient temple located in the heart of Chiang Rai. In the past, when Chiang Rai was established, the city was surveyed from the 4 corners of the city, and this temple was the center of Chiang Rai. Therefore, it is called "Wat Klang Wiang". 🙏Wat Klang Wiang is a beautiful temple. There is a navel or the main pillar of Chiang Rai inside the temple. 🙏A pagoda was built to cover a red sandalwood tree, which is an auspicious tree that fell down in the past. Around the base of this pagoda, there are decorated elephants standing in a row, which is a place of worship for visitors. 🙏The ordination hall is built in the Lanna style, which is beautifully contemporary.

Wat Klang Wiang, Wat Chanthalok or Wat Chanthalok Klang Wiang is a temple and historical site in Chiang Rai Province. It is located on Utrakit Road, Wiang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province. It was built in 2180 by Phaya Khitok or Phaya Khithon, the ruler of Chiang Rai who was appointed by King Taluen during the Burmese rule of Lanna. Local Chiang Rai, Wat Pa Lan version, Thung Tom Subdistrict, San Pa Tong District, Chiang Mai Province. The reason it is called Wat Chanthalok is because there used to be a large red sandalwood tree in the temple. When Chiang Rai was abandoned during the war to drive out the Burmese, this temple became deserted. Phraya Rattana Anan (Chao Nan Thammalangka), the ruler of Chiang Rai, along with about 1,000 households, worked together to restore and revive Chiang Rai. The Thai Khuen of Mueang Phayak established a community around Wat Chanthalok, called Ban Phayak, and renovated Wat Chanthalok. The restoration and revival of Chiang Rai continued until the reign of Phraya Rattana Anan (Chao Un Ruean), who defined the boundaries of the city by establishing Lam Wiang. Build the city wall along the original line. Luang Pae (the long side from east to west) is 976 wah, Luang Khue (the width from north to south) is 365 wah. Measure the distance of the cross piles (diagonal lines) to get the center of Wat Chanthlok. Therefore, the navel of the city was buried in 1874. Later, in 1895, the temple of Wat Chanthlok was completed. There was a celebration of the temple. Chiang Rai City Chronicles, Chiang Rai City Restoration Era Later in 1903, a storm blew the large red sandalwood tree in the temple area down and it fell on the palm trees and palm trees, covering the temple and the monks' quarters, causing severe damage. The red sandalwood tree that fell, Phraya Rattana Khet (Chao Noi Mueang Chai), the King of Chiang Rai, cut it into 2 pieces. The sandalwood piece at the base was beautiful and large and kept in Chiang Rai. The sandalwood at the end was given to Chiang Mai to be used as a means of friendship between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai. The sandalwood from Chiang Rai was later placed under the base of the principal Buddha image of Wat Klang Wiang by the temple's faithful. As for the piece given to Chiang Mai, no one knows where it is now. This fallen red sandalwood was the cause of the temple's name being shortened to Wat Klang Wiang in the present.

This is a temple that most people don't know much about, but it is an ancient temple that has been with Chiang Rai since the city was founded. It was built by Chao Nang Talamae Sri, the consort of King Mengrai the Great, who was the daughter of the Burmese king. Therefore, it has a unique Burmese and Lanna style that is more beautiful than other temples in Chiang Rai. This temple also has an ancient well that was used to feed the city of Chiang Rai in the past. There is also a wooden chapel that is the only one left in Chiang Rai. There is also Phra That Ming Mueang, which was originally entirely in Burmese style. Later, it was renovated and Lanna style art was added. Inside, there are also relics of the Lord Buddha and the history of the temple. If you go to Chiang Rai, don't forget to stop by to pay homage to the relics of the Lord Buddha. #VisitChiangRai #WatMingMueang #VisitNorth #VisitThailand

Wat Klang Wiang .. located in Chiang Rai Municipality, Wiang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province It is an ancient temple that was important in the past in the creation of Chiang Rai City. Currently.. This temple is also the location of the "Chiang Rai City Pillar", which was established during the restoration of Chiang Rai City again. The religious site is beautiful, showing the uniqueness of Chiang Saen and Lanna art very well. #VisitChiangRai

Chiang Rai City Pillar .. Located in Wat Klang Wiang, Wiang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province .. It is a carved wooden pillar in a red and gold pavilion, beautiful Chiang Saen art, built in 1874 .. Every year there is a festival to celebrate this city pillar during the 8th to 9th months according to the Lanna calendar #VisitChiangRai #WatKlangWiang #CityNavelStone #CityPillar

#UpdateSongkran2025 Songkran Chiang Rai 2025 3 main places in Chiang Rai that you shouldn't miss 📍💦 San Khong Walking Street, San Khong Community 🕰️.. April 12-16, 2025, San Khong Luang Road, Chiang Rai Municipality 📍💦 "Songkran Tan Tung, Klang Wiang Chiang Rai" activity 🕰️.. April 1-30, 2025 at Wat Klang Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District 💦 Bathing the Phra Chao Fon Saen Ha, the sacred Buddha image of Wat Klang Wiang 💦 Bathing the Navel Pillar of Chiang Rai City 🎏 Plant the 12 zodiac signs of your birth year as a Buddhist offering Escape from misfortune and illness 📍💦 Splash water to your heart's content, Central Chiang Rai 🕰️.. April 4-20, 2025, 2nd floor, Video Zone, Central Chiang Rai Shopping Mall .. Bathe the sacred Phra Buddha Sihing, Emerald Buddha, and Phraya Mangrai the Great, the symbol of Chiang Rai Province 💦🔫 April 13-16, a large, refreshing water tunnel #SongkranChiangRai

Chiang Rai Easy Travel Day1: Wat Huai Plakang, Kyotoshi Cafe Day2: Wat Rong Suea Ten, Black House Museum 【Must-Visit Places】 1. Wat Huai Plakang Highlights: Kuan Im Shrine, Beautiful, Outstanding 2. Wat Rong Suea Ten Highlights: Blue Temple, Unique 3. Black House Museum Highlights: Strange Collectibles 【Must-Visit Delicious Food】 1. Kyotoshi Cafe Recommended Menu: Fruit Bingsu 2. Somtam Nua Bak Khak Recommended Menu: Somtam Poo Pla Ra, Delicious 【Recommended Accommodation】 Recommended Accommodation Area Near the Airport Hotel Name: One Budget, Airport Branch Hotel Address 【Photo Spot】 1. Wat Huai Plakang In front of Kuan Im, Dragon Corner #Spiritual Attractions 2. Wat Rong Suea Ten Next to the Ubosot In front of the Museum 3. Black House Museum Good atmosphere around 【Tips】181 M.17, Ban Du Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57100181 M.17, Ban Du Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57100

#NewYearTravel Wat Klang Wiang .. is a temple and historical site in Chiang Rai Province, located on Utrakit Road, Wiang Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Rai District. The principal Buddha image.. a stucco Buddha image in the Mara-Vijaya posture, originally in the Tai Khun style of art. Later, it was renovated by building over the original image in the Lanna style, covered with gold leaf all over the image, called "Phra Chao Phet Mongkhon Muni". The Vihara.. was newly built in 1991. It is an applied Lanna architecture. The staircase is in the shape of a naga serpent spitting out from the mouth of a serpent. There are statues of a lion and a pair of Tung Kradang. The Chedi.. was originally the Pancha Mahathat Chedi. In 1996, an elephant-supported Chedi was built to cover the Pancha Mahathat Chedi, decorated with many Buddha images in niches. The base of the chedi is surrounded by decorated elephants. The base supports an octagonal bell-shaped body, tall base, and small bell. #Wat Klang Wiang #Chiang Rai Travel

#GetDiscountWithoutLuck Chiang Rai City Pillar Or Lanna people often call it the City Navel Pillar .. Built in 1874 during the reign of Phraya Rattana Anan (Chao Un Ruean), Chiang Rai City Chronicles, Chiang Rai City Restoration Era .. The original City Navel Pillar was located to the southeast of Wat Klang Wiang, not the current location. It is shaped like a pumpkin-shaped stupa with a high top. It is approximately 6 cubits in diameter and 8 cubits high. A pavilion was built to cover it. .. Every year, there is a tradition of putting flowers in a bowl and paying homage to the City Navel Pillar for good fortune of the city and its people. #Wat Klang Wiang #Visit Chiang Rai

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck Wat Klang Wiang .. is a temple and historical site in Chiang Rai Province, located on Utrakit Road, Wiang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province. .. The principal Buddha image is made of stucco in the Mara-Vijaya attitude. It was originally in the Tai Khun style of art. Later, it was renovated by building over the original one. It is in the Lanna style, lacquered and gilded all over. It is called "Phra Chao Phet Mongkhon Muni". .. and is the location of the ancient navel of Chiang Rai City. It is shaped like a pumpkin-shaped stupa with a high top. It is approximately 6 cubits in diameter and 8 cubits high. A pavilion was built to cover it. .. Open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. #VisitChiangRai

Wat Klang Wiang is an ancient temple that was built over 750 years ago when the city of Chiang Rai was first established. The original religious structures have deteriorated over time, but the temple has been renovated. It is located in the heart of the city and is also the site of the Chiang Rai city pillar. Inside the temple, you can see beautiful Lanna-style architecture, including Buddha statues, stupas, and more.