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Phra Singh Temple

2 Samlarn Rd, Phra Sing, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50280, Thailand

"Phra Singh is the second most revered temple in Chiang Mai after Phra That Doi Suthep. The temple is located in the western part of Chiang Mai city, surrounded by walls and moats around. The main entrance of the temple. guarded by lion statues. Wat Phra Singh has many unique architectural works that attract a large number of domestic and international tourists to visit."

Phra Singh is a typical Lanna-style temple located inside the old city wall, at the end of Ratchadamnoen Road, Chiang Mai. The temple grounds are quite large, surrounded by a fence, almost every time of the year the temple is crowded with tourists, pilgrims and locals, especially during the festival season. The pagoda has three main constructions: two shrines (Viharn), a library (Haw Trai) and many gilded stupas around.

The main shrine of the temple is called Lai Kam, built in 1345 by King Pha Yoo - the 5th king of the Mangrai dynasty. He built the temple to house the ashes of his father King Kham Foo and named the temple Wat Lichiang Phra. In 1367, the famous Buddha statue Phra Buddha Singh was moved to the temple and it was renamed Phra Singh as it is today. The pagoda was heavily damaged by war from the 15th to 18th centuries and after many renovations and repairs, it was officially completed in 2002.

Lai Kam Palace has a unique architecture with a soaring wing-shaped roof and exquisitely carved wooden paintings on the outside. The famous Phra Singh Buddha is placed inside the main shrine of Lai Kam, the wall behind the Buddha is also elaborately gilded, surrounded by murals depicting local life and famous folk tales. language.

The second shrine next to Lai Kam is Luang, inside there is also a 15th century Buddha statue cast in bronze and gilded outside. Luang Temple is a completely rebuilt construction, located on the original site, but the decorations inside are not as beautiful as Lai Kam.

Another structure worth visiting is the library building (Haw Trai), located to the left of the Lai Kam shrine. The library is made of extremely beautiful red teak wood, built on a stone foundation, inside which holds many Buddhist scriptures.

Phra Singh is considered the second most famous temple in Chiang Mai after Phra That Doi Suthep. A visit to Phra Singh temple not only helps you experience a peaceful and relaxing space, but also gives you the best insight into the art and architecture of the Lanna people.

Opening hours: Wat Phra Singh is open every day of the week from 06:00 - 17:00

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