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Wat Chiang Man was built by the city's founder, King Mengrai, which makes it the oldest temple in Chiang Mai (13C). Thais come here to honour the two treasures housed in the temple. A very old rock-crystal statuette of Buddha, which is said to have rain-making powers (the inhabitants of Chiang Mai process with the Buddha every year on 1 April just before the monsoon), and an 8C walking Buddha, which was a gift from Sri Lankan monks to the monarch. Once again, the wood carvings in this temple are remarkable (sanctuary).
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide607 m - Thanon Singharat, Chiang Mai
- The Green Guide709 m - Thanon Phra Pho Klao, Chiang Mai
- The Green Guide815 m - Road King Prajadhipok Phra Singh, Chiang Mai
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Where to sleepnearby
- From THB80Jay Guesthouse and Restaurant (adult only)45 m - 212/2-3 Wat Chiang Mun, Ratchapakinai Road, Tambon Sri Phum, Amphoe Muang, Chiang Mai
- From THB390Chiangmun Boutique46 m - 242 Ratchapakhinai Rd, Si Phum, Chiang Mai
- From THB3,000Arun Dara Villa64 m - 232 Ratchapakhinai Road, Chiang Mai
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Where to eatnearby
- Baan Landai$$MICHELIN 2024234 m - 252/13-14 Phra Pok Klao Road, Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
- The House by Ginger$$MICHELIN 2024394 m - 199 Mun Mueang Road, Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
- Thana Ocha$MICHELIN 2024965 m - 29 Ratchawong Road, Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
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