Wat Ched Yot
Wat Ched Yot
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Jitsiri
Bangkok, Thailand14,593 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Wat Chet Yot was established by Phra Tilokrat and named as Maha Photharam Temple According to the name of the Phra Si Maha Bodhi tree From Sri Lanka that was planted in the area of this temple. Came here for the second time. I like the quiet. The shady area of the temple. Come this time and try to count all seven peaks of the pagoda. According to the name of the temple This temple is also an annual temple for people born in the Year of the Snake.
Written March 1, 2024
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Raymond W
Townsville, Australia4,528 contributions
Aug 2011 • Couples
The 'things to do' section of Chiang Mai is an intriguing mix of spas, cookery schools, elephant riding parks and even women's correctional facilities. For those of you more interested in architecture than deep tissue massage or lemongrass, Wat Chet Yot is one of the must-sees of the north of Thailand. A 15th century replica of the famous Bodagaya site in India, it features some weathered spires and atmospherically peeling stucco work. I hope the Thai Arts Department doesn't turn up one day and try and 'renovate' ie. destroy this ancient temple. Situated on the outskirts of Chiang Mai, this is a quiet and relaxing place where you can wander around at your own pace, enjoying the sound of birds in the trees. Few foreign tourists make it out here; you won't regret it if you do.
Written February 13, 2012
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Nadine_Sher_0
South Africa240 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
What is especially beautiful about this place is the Khmer style central structure with intricate carvings. The surrounding grounds were also stunning and there is a large Maha Bodhi Tree (planted in 1455) with hundreds of contributed "support" poles - lots of history to read about here!
Written June 16, 2018
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Tobias r
zürich14 contributions
May 2012 • Couples
Wat Chet Yot (Wat Photharam Maha Wihan), is the Temple for all with the chinese star sign SNAKE.!
The temple is also for other people very interesting and just beautiful.
With a scooter it is only about 20 minutes from the old city chiang mai.
At the last intersection before the university you must turn right on the Highway Chiang Mai - Lampang (Highway 11) and then just drive 1 km straight.
Check it out it's worth !!!
The temple is also for other people very interesting and just beautiful.
With a scooter it is only about 20 minutes from the old city chiang mai.
At the last intersection before the university you must turn right on the Highway Chiang Mai - Lampang (Highway 11) and then just drive 1 km straight.
Check it out it's worth !!!
Written May 2, 2012
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Terry C
Chiang Mai, Thailand997 contributions
Feb 2020
Located on the Chiang Mai to Lamphun highway, this old temple is a must visit, take a walk about the grounds and admire the building, one of the oldest in Chiang Mai and a must visit during your stay
Written February 18, 2020
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Graeme B
An Hai Dong, Vietnam46 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
Such a lovely, quiet Wat that you can walk about freely and take in the lovely Artwork and Temple! It is close to everything so you do not have to travel too far!
Written June 27, 2019
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Yoga Efendi (Tour Guide)
Yogyakarta Region, Indonesia1,548 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
Our local host, Khun Nueng Nathibayapthis brought us to this temple by his car. I love this temple because so quite, mystic, ancient, but well preserved. Thanks Khun Nueng!
Written July 15, 2018
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blackeaglejim
Chiang Mai, Thailand289 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
Lying northwest of the city center, on the other side of the super highway, Wat Jed Yod dates its construction to the Kingdom of Lanna’s Golden Age. King Tilokaraj ordered it built to be the venue for the 8th World Buddhist Council in 1477. The name Jed Yod means Seven Towers, after the seven chedis that form the upper part of the viharn. Very different from other temples in and around Chiang Mai, it is modeled on the Mahaboudhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, India, where the Buddha achieved his enlightenment. Still in good condition, its walls feature sculpted reliefs of Buddhist angels
The tall chedi in the compound was erected in 1487, the year of Tilokaraj’s death, and houses his ashes. In the higher niches are seated Buddha images. The large tree in the glade next to it grew from a seed of the bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, under which the Buddha sat during his enlightenment. The park here is very quiet and shady and the compound draws few tourists, mostly just local residents.
The tall chedi in the compound was erected in 1487, the year of Tilokaraj’s death, and houses his ashes. In the higher niches are seated Buddha images. The large tree in the glade next to it grew from a seed of the bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, under which the Buddha sat during his enlightenment. The park here is very quiet and shady and the compound draws few tourists, mostly just local residents.
Written June 30, 2018
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Claudio Z.
Bologna, Italy4,326 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
Absolutely a Must S e e Place in Chiang Mai!!! This Temple is under the ROYAL Patronage and is very ancient and H istoric- - but is outside the city...just 20 minutes..
Written October 31, 2017
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Nomadman411978
London, UK3,144 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
Not much visited by tourists which is a pity as it's one of the best temples. It's situated away from the centre near Maya Mall. The grounds are highly atmospheric with over a 500 hundred year history including several fine chedi in the Lanna bell shaped style and highly decorative assembly halls and ubosot. The main temple structure has seven spires (Jet yod in Thai) and is based on Indian temple style with striking stucco relief figures. Built by Tilokaraj who became the king of Lanna in 1443 and whose remains are here.
Written June 6, 2017
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