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

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

#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.