[2025 Chiang Rai Attraction] Travel Guide for Wat Mangkol Thawararam (Wat Khrua Khrae) (Updated Apr)

This time, I will introduce a temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand. This temple is located in a city called Chiang Rai, and it is a little similar to the Blue Temple, and it is a blue temple. However, it is a hidden spot, so it was nice to be able to enjoy sightseeing at a leisurely pace. Please go there once. 📍 Wat Kua Kae วัดขัวแคร่ Address: Moo 1, Tambon Ban Du, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand Opening hours: 7:00 to 18:00 #Free hotel stay

#VisitChiangRai 🏕 Wat Khua Krae or Wat Mongkhon Thawararam is not clear when it was built. It is assumed to be around 18 - 23 Buddhist years, but the book on the history of temples throughout the kingdom by the Buddhism Division, Department of Religious Affairs, Ministry of Education states that it was built in 1896. 🏞 Khua means bridge, while Krae means bamboo that has been split into small pieces and laid as a floor. Khua Krae also means a bridge with a walkway made of small split bamboo woven together into sheets for walking. 🧱 From the ruins of ancient sites and many bricks in the temple area and nearby areas, it is assumed that it was once the location of a large community that migrated from Sipsongpanna, Chiang Rung, Chiang Tung, Chiang Mai, and Phayao. 🏰 Inside the temple, there is the Phra Maha Wihan Luang Phra Chao Mangrai Maharat, a large and exquisite Lanna architecture. Inside is enshrined the Phra Si Sappanyu Samma Sambuddha. 🛕 Other important and interesting things are the Phra Borommathat Ratchakutakara Luang. Khru Ba Boonchum Temple, Phra Kaew Phanthumti Rattana Anakhetraburi Hall, etc. ♨️Wat Khua Krae: 522 Phahonyothin Road, Ban Khua Krae, Ban Du Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province 🎯Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CUk1uymaaKGKsN2K6 🕖Opening - closing hours: 07.00 - 18.00 hrs. #Chiang Rai #Chiang Rai attractions

Wat Khua Krae .. This temple is located along Phahonyothin Road, Ban Du Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province. .. It is an ancient community temple that was renovated during the 750th anniversary celebration of Chiang Rai in 2012. .. The renovation brought together skilled craftsmen from Chiang Rai, making the temple beautiful and distinguished with its adapted Lanna architecture. .. Inside the main hall, there is a large, pure white Buddha of Omniscience with a very beautiful face. .. The Naga staircase leading up to the main hall is majestic and awe-inspiring. .. The entrance gates on both sides are sculpted into large white lions. .. The various religious buildings are equally magnificent.

Wat Khua Krae .. is a temple located in Ban Du Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province. .. It is situated on Phahonyothin Road, diagonally opposite Makro Chiang Rai, near the airport intersection. .. The temple is renowned for its grand and exquisite Lanna-style architecture and art, which are both magnificent and delicate, with beautiful colors. .. The entrance gate features a pair of majestic white lions, and you can see the beautiful main vihara, which houses the Buddha of Omniscience.

Wat Khua Krae .. ​​is an old temple of the Khua Krae community, which has been renovated to be beautiful in celebration of Chiang Rai's 750th anniversary. .. The temple is located on the main road of Phahonyothin, near the Chiang Rai Airport intersection, opposite Makro. .. Inside the temple, there is a beautiful white idol of the Omniscient Buddha. In front of the chapel, there are Naga and a fearsome lion. .. Behind there is also a pagoda and a chapel in the Lanna architectural style. #VisitChiangRai