4.5Wat Phra That Hariphunchai(222 reviews) - Ample / Historical / Holy / Elegant Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
Established in Haripunchai era around 1000 years ago, this ancient temple contains Buddha's relic (hair) inside the golden pagoda which is sacred to locals and all Buddhists. The main temple and other architectures together with Lanna style decoration are also beautiful. If you don't visit this temple, it can be said that you have not really visited Lamphun.See more..
This temple witness 2 significant people in 2 different eras. After retired from the throne, queen Chamadevi spent her sunset years on practicing dharma at this temple. Her cremation was also held at this temple and her bone ash is still inside the beautiful laterite stupa. Around 1200 years since then, Kruba Sri Wichai (Lanna saint, community developer) renovated the abandoned temple and this was his last renovation. His body was also cremated at this temple and his bone ash is still in the temple as well. The queen's stupa is in the shape of a 5 levels step pyramid. Each of the four sides in each level contains 3 Buddha statues fitted into the channels which makes a total of 3*4*5=60 statues. Moreover, there is a museum that exhibits life and past work of Kruba Sri Wichai in the wooden house nearby. Worth visiting.See more..
Probably the most beautifull temple I have seen in Southeast Asia! And there was not 1 tourist there.See more..
5.0Wat Phra Phutthabat Tak Pha(17 reviews) - Tranquil temple that was once a filming location of Rambo 3 Religious Sites
This temple has 2 zones. The first one is the ground zone. Highlights of this zone included a pair of enormous Buddha's footprints inside the temple and a mark of Buddha's robe (chivara). Legend has it that Buddha was once journey to this area, left his footprints and dried his robe here. The second zone is on the top of the behind hill. Visitor can either climbs up almost 500 steps Naga staircase or drives along the path wrapped around the hill. Highlight of this zone is the golden pagoda devoted to 4 Kru Ba. Inside the pagoda, there are statues (with their relics inside) of 4 Kru Ba, one in each direction. Ones can also enjoy a breeze and panorama view of Pa Sang here.See more..
Wat Phra Bat Huay Tom is regarded as the biggest temple in Li district. It is also the most important temple in Phra Bat Huay Tom for Karen villagers (Pga K’ nyau). This temple is one of those places I visited in this village of “Ban Huai Tom”. My homestay with my Karen Family was amazing and superb! Visited many places within and outside the village as well, learned so many good things about the history of Karen Tribe and their culture, I highly recommend this Village and my tour guide, I had a wonderful time with these nice and wonderful people. The best time to visit is during December- January as the weather is good! This is one of the best trips I had so far. Will be back again soonest:-)! See more..
4.5Wat Prabudhabaht Pa Nham(11 reviews) - Temple with beautiful view Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites
There are 2 main attractions at the site. The first one is the temple which is at the base of the hill. In front of the temple, standing a big statue of "Kru Ba Apichai Khawpee", noble monk who was a community developer. His body is also preserved in the glass coffin inside the temple. The second one is on the top of the hill. Visitor can either climbs the stairs or drives (carefully) along the narrow unpaved path. At the entrance of the upper zone, there are 2 giant statues with high tech weapons as guardians of the temple. Also, there is a magnificent Myanmar style reclining Buddha inside this zone. After a little bit climb up to the top of the hill, ones will see a wonderful panorama mountainous view of Li and 2 pagodas (golden and silver) connected to each other with the concrete bridge that is full of bells.See more..
4.5Ku Chang-Ku Ma(8 reviews) - Tombs of ancient war animals. Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites
This site contains 2 capsule shape stupas. According to the legend, the front stupa belongs to Chamadevi's war elephant, while the back stupa (one with the broken top) belongs to her war horse. There's also a statue of this green tusk war elephant. It is believed that by walking through the elephant (under his belly) will bring some good luck and ward off all bad luck.See more..
'Just when you think you've seen enough temples, you come across an absolutely exquisitely designed temple sanctuary that although situated in a remote village, appears to be something out of the future! If it were to have an English name, it might be called The Temple of Self-Reflection. Outstanding!See more..
4.0Wat Mahawan Woramahawihan(6 reviews) - The Shrine of Phra Sila Dam Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites
This small city wat is said to date back to the Haripunchai in the 7th century, though most of what you see today is obviously of recent construction. The grounds contain a sal tree, a nice wooden manuscript library and a chedi, which may contain the vestiges of an older Mon chedi. However, the main drawcard here is an 11th century black stone statue from the Haripunchai kingdom. It goes by various names but it is perhaps best known as Phra Sila Dam, the Black Stone Buddha. It is now enshrined in the vihaan in front of a huge seated Buddha. The statue is now completely covered in gold leaf, so do not expect to see a black stone statue. It is worth coming here to see this antiquity.See more..
4.5Wat Thip Apson Amon In(2 reviews) - A quiet wat, worth a visit. Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites
This was a beautiful place to visit. Very new, clean and peaceful. Almost no visitors. Situated on a bluff over-looking the Ping River, we had a beautiful view of the surrounding area. There is construction going on as they develop the area but it was worth a visit, being just an hour away from Chiang Mai.See more..
4.5Phra That In Kwaen(2 reviews) - Careful the map location. Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
Do no follow goggle map to this location marked in english. Follow instead the location mark in Thai วัดพระพุทธบาทพระธาตุอินทร์แขวน nearby. There is some changes to the route so follow the signs when you come to a small village. It will that you through gravel roads. No easy to find but worth the effort. Nice peaceful place and great photo stop.See more..
