original thai home of the Emerald Buddha (since moved to Bangkok) don't miss the 'other' wats on the grounds, quite interesting. More

They made up this place as a so professional location of tourism that somehow spoiled the true beauty of the place. Services everywhere in the temple and some dozens of sellers outside the gate. We just don’t like the crowded atmosphere here. More

A temple that built for the Buddhist in Chiang Rai long time ago about 750 years when the Mengrai King only one King in this city. Nice and relaxing place to look a big jade Buddha that the PM. Chatchai Chunhawan built for the city. For celebration the King 's mom. "Mae Far Luang" More

Very good little museum attached. Murals are interesting. More

The Buddha has been carved from Canadian Jade and unlike Bangkok you are allowed to take a picture of the Buddha. The grounds are also very nice. More

Yet another wat. By the time you get to C. Rai, most people are templed out. Nothing exceptional here, although the evening monks' prayer service at around 6:00 PM is interesting. More

The unfortunate part about Wat Phra Kaeo is where it is located - on the grounds of the Royal Palace,for which you have to pay a 400 baht entrance fee (too much for what you get). The temple itself is beautiful, but don't be surprised at how tiny the Emerald Buddha is. The downside - no photos are allowed inside... More

This temple is that at which, history dictates, the Emerald Buddha (now housed in Bangkok) was discovered in 1434. The temple holds a recently made replica of the original in a sala with pictures of the discovery of the image on its walls - no English translation. Regretfully, the whole interior is bathed in a lurid green light, which distracts... More

This was fairly interesting but unfortunely a lot of damage has been done due to an earthquake early this year. Would not necessarily go out of my way to see this temple if you are passing it it worth a visit. More