Wat Chai Mongkhon
Wat Chai Mongkhon
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TeamWalters2
North Lakes, Australia144 contributions
Apr 2022
We where staying at the Na Nirand that is located next door to this temple. I walked over to it to have a look and see what was there. There was the main temple and it was very lovely. There was a main building behind this, but it was being restored when I was there so you were not allow into the building. There is the river boat entry down the back so there was a lot of people going to this via this temple. There was at least 5 dogs there that were OK with you walking around until a local in a car turned up and they all went nuts. He was clearly someone that they all liked and the barking showed this while he was there. Seen a few Monks in the large building next to the temple and they have a great building that I believe you could visit and pray but I didn't do so as this was not the reason that I was going to see what was there.
Written May 13, 2022
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BMWCHOY
Singapore, Singapore690 contributions
Feb 2014 • Family
Wat Chai Mongkol is one of the oldest community monasteries in chiang Mai. It was founded around 600 years ago, as the power and influence of the Lanna kingdom was emerging at the time of strong King Tilokkaraj. Shrines and artefacts were added by the various ethinic groups using the temple - Burmese, Laos - note the imposing Chinese shrine with its goddess of mercy statue. the boat landng was the main Chiangmai arrival and departure point for visiting royalty and merchants of substance. the statue of Rama V, King Chulalongkorn, is a popular spot for Thai devotees. Located just beside Anantara Chiang Mai Resort & Spa and favourite Wat for Thai devotees to release eels, fishes, clams, birds, frogs and turtles to redeem sins.
Written March 31, 2014
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Gavi
Bangkok, Thailand349 contributions
Jan 2022
Glad to have come here to welcome 2022 with the intent of releasing freshwater fishes (bought from the market) into the Ping river with companions. Spent a short but blissful moment wishing well and reflect inside the chapel for a good calming peace of mind.
Written January 5, 2022
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TravelerTrecker
Houston830 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
Nice, little temple with interesting blue colours. Nice gate and architecture. Very important temple to see during Loy Khratong as you can place the khratongs on the river at the temple site. It is easy to find. You can arrive by tuc-tuc.
Few visitors.
There is no entrance fee.
Few visitors.
There is no entrance fee.
Written December 3, 2017
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ISHAAN K
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Nov 2016 • Family
Well maintained, beautiful temples, sweet People. Do the talk with a monk programme. We went with grasshoppertours cycling which is the best way to go!
Written November 1, 2016
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gold7778t
Hong Kong, China699 contributions
Dec 2015 • Solo
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This temple has a beautiful sunset and river view that even if you dont take the boat trip. The boat trip takes 2 hours in 450 baht pp. As the living standard in Chaing Mai is not very cheap.
For westerner tourist may not know what purpose for releasing animals. There are staff who can speak English for answering your question. You can learn more from them even you dont donate money to the temple.
This temple has a beautiful sunset and river view that even if you dont take the boat trip. The boat trip takes 2 hours in 450 baht pp. As the living standard in Chaing Mai is not very cheap.
For westerner tourist may not know what purpose for releasing animals. There are staff who can speak English for answering your question. You can learn more from them even you dont donate money to the temple.
Written December 29, 2015
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BangkokJock
Bangkok, Thailand501 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
This old temple along the Ping river, near the Anantara Chiang Mai resort. Has a big shrine to the boddhisatva Guan Yin and also shrines to King Rama V. Parking available
Written July 31, 2022
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melkeet
Ipoh, Malaysia1,383 contributions
Jan 2020
We came across this temple while we were on our way for the Ping River Cruise, and we explored it after the river journey. It is an active Buddhist temple built in Burmese style. There is no admission ticket to this place and was not crowded in the evening around 5 pm.
The most striking highlight of this wat is the Chedi, with golden and white colour. The Vihan has a beautiful exterior. We saw a number of pilgrims releasing fish back into Ping River. We spent about 30 minutes admiring and photographing this site.
The most striking highlight of this wat is the Chedi, with golden and white colour. The Vihan has a beautiful exterior. We saw a number of pilgrims releasing fish back into Ping River. We spent about 30 minutes admiring and photographing this site.
Written December 28, 2020
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phat_dawg_21
Alpharetta, GA17,369 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
This is a small, but pretty temple near the river. Part of it is undergoing renovation, but most can still be visited. We stumbled onto it while walking near our hotel. It turns out this is one of the oldest temples in Chiang Mai
Written June 3, 2019
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LarRanTravels
Flint, TX583 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. The Chedi is pretty & the grounds are nice. This Wat is very popular with the locals, it was very busy.
Written July 15, 2018
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