Thailand, Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai, Thailand (เชียงใหม่). Chiang Mai means "New City" and was so named because it became the new capital of Lan Na when it was founded in 1296, succeeding Chiang Rai, the former capital founded in 1262. Chiang Mai is situated amongst the highest mountains in the country. The city sits astride the Ping River, a major tributary of the Chao Phraya River.

Golden Buddha statue. Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ) is a Theravada wat in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Buddha statue in gold. Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ) is a Theravada wat in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Buddha statue in gold. Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ) is a Theravada wat in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Buddha statues at Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ), a Theravada wat in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Buddha statues at Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ), a Theravada wat in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Buddha statues at Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ), a Theravada wat in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Buddha statues at Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ), a Theravada wat in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Buddha statues at Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ), a Theravada wat in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Buddha statues Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ), Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddhist temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Buddha statues at Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ), a Theravada wat in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddhist temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Buddha statues at Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ), a Theravada wat in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddhist temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Buddha statues Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ), Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddhist temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Buddha statues Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ), Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddhist temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Buddha statues Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ), Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddhist temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ) is a Theravada wat in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddhist temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Buddha statues at Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ), a Theravada wat in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddhist temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Buddha statues at Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ), a Theravada wat in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddhist temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Buddha statues at Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ), a Theravada wat in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Buddha statues at Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ), a Theravada wat in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Buddhists offer prayers at Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ), a Theravada wat in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddhist temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ) is a Theravada wat in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddhist temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ) is a Theravada wat in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although that is the name of the mountain where it's located. This is a sacred site to many Thai people and is also referred as the ornate temple complex. The complex features a golden stupa, statues & a legendary white elephant shrine.
Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddhist temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Buddhist monks at Wat Phan Tao (วัดพันเตา) Intricate teak Buddhist temple with gilded accents & colorful mosaics, founded in the 14th century.Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddhist temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Buddhist monks at Wat Phan Tao (วัดพันเตา) Intricate teak Buddhist temple with gilded accents & colorful mosaics, founded in the 14th century.Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddhist temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Monks at Wat Phan Tao (วัดพันเตา) Intricate teak Buddhist temple with gilded accents & colorful mosaics, founded in the 14th century.Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddhist temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Buddhist monks walking in Monks at Wat Phan Tao (วัดพันเตา) and Phonrat Witthayakon (Wat Phan Tao) School. Buddhist temple founded in the 14th century. Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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Wat Phan Tao (วัดพันเตา) Intricate teak Buddhist temple with gilded accents & colorful mosaics, founded in the 14th century.Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Wat Phan Tao (วัดพันเตา) Intricate teak Buddhist temple with gilded accents & colorful mosaics, founded in the 14th century.Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Wat Phan Tao (วัดพันเตา) Intricate teak Buddhist temple with gilded accents & colorful mosaics, founded in the 14th century.Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Wat Phan Tao (วัดพันเตา) Intricate teak Buddhist temple with gilded accents & colorful mosaics, founded in the 14th century.Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Wat Phan Tao (วัดพันเตา) Intricate teak Buddhist temple with gilded accents & colorful mosaics, founded in the 14th century.Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Entrance to Monks at Wat Phan Tao (วัดพันเตา). Intricate teak Buddhist temple with gilded accents & colorful mosaics, founded in the 14th century.Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Chiang Mai Chiangmai Doi Suthep thailand Wat Phrathat Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep asia buddhist temple thai วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
Statue of guards at the entrance to Chiang Mai Pillar City Shrine (ศาลหลักเมืองเชียงใหม่) and Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Pillar City Shrine Chiangmai Pillar City Shrine thailand asia buddhist temple thai ศาลหลักเมืองเชียงใหม่
Statue of guards at the entrance to Chiang Mai Pillar City Shrine (ศาลหลักเมืองเชียงใหม่) and Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Pillar City Shrine Chiangmai Pillar City Shrine thailand asia buddhist temple thai ศาลหลักเมืองเชียงใหม่
Statue of guards at the entrance to Chiang Mai Pillar City Shrine (ศาลหลักเมืองเชียงใหม่) and Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Pillar City Shrine Chiangmai Pillar City Shrine thailand asia buddhist temple thai ศาลหลักเมืองเชียงใหม่
At entrance to Chiang Mai Pillar City Shrine (ศาลหลักเมืองเชียงใหม่), Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Pillar City Shrine Chiangmai Pillar City Shrine thailand asia buddhist temple thai ศาลหลักเมืองเชียงใหม่
Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan (วัดพระสิงห์วรมหาวิหาร ), 14th-century Buddhist temple boasting gold & copper Buddhas, murals & ancient manuscripts.Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Chiang Mai Chiangmai thailand Wat Phra Singh Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan Woramahawihan asia buddhist temple thai วัดพระสิงห์วรมหาวิหาร
At entrance to Chiang Mai Pillar City Shrine (ศาลหลักเมืองเชียงใหม่), Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Pillar City Shrine Chiangmai Pillar City Shrine thailand asia buddhist temple thai ศาลหลักเมืองเชียงใหม่
Entrance to Wat Chedi Luang (วัดเจดีย์หลวง)
Wat Chedi Luang is a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The current temple grounds were originally made up of three temples — Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Ho Tham and Wat Sukmin. Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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Entrance to Wat Chedi Luang (วัดเจดีย์หลวง)
Wat Chedi Luang is a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The current temple grounds were originally made up of three temples — Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Ho Tham and Wat Sukmin. Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Chiang Mai Chiangmai thailand Wat Chedi Luang asia buddhist temple thai thai temple wat วัดเจดีย์หลวง
Entrance to Wat Chedi Luang (วัดเจดีย์หลวง)
Wat Chedi Luang is a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The current temple grounds were originally made up of three temples — Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Ho Tham and Wat Sukmin. Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Chiang Mai Chiangmai thailand Wat Chedi Luang asia buddhist temple thai thai temple wat วัดเจดีย์หลวง
Golden Buddha statue at Wat Chedi Luang (วัดเจดีย์หลวง). In a wihan near the entrance to the temple is the Buddha statue named Phra Chao Attarot (Eighteen-cubit Buddha), which was cast in the late 14th century. On the other side of the chedi is another pavilion housing a reclining Buddha statue. Wat Chedi Luang is a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The current temple grounds were originally made up of three temples — Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Ho Tham and Wat Sukmin. Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai thailand Wat Chedi Luang asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai thai temple wat วัดเจดีย์หลวง
Golden Buddha statue at Wat Chedi Luang (วัดเจดีย์หลวง). In a wihan near the entrance to the temple is the Buddha statue named Phra Chao Attarot (Eighteen-cubit Buddha), which was cast in the late 14th century. On the other side of the chedi is another pavilion housing a reclining Buddha statue. Wat Chedi Luang is a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The current temple grounds were originally made up of three temples — Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Ho Tham and Wat Sukmin. Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai thailand Wat Chedi Luang asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai thai temple wat วัดเจดีย์หลวง
Golden Buddha statue at Wat Chedi Luang (วัดเจดีย์หลวง)
Wat Chedi Luang is a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The current temple grounds were originally made up of three temples — Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Ho Tham and Wat Sukmin. Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai thailand Wat Chedi Luang asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai thai temple wat วัดเจดีย์หลวง
Golden Buddha statue at Wat Chedi Luang (วัดเจดีย์หลวง)
Wat Chedi Luang is a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The current temple grounds were originally made up of three temples — Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Ho Tham and Wat Sukmin. Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai thailand Wat Chedi Luang asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai thai temple wat วัดเจดีย์หลวง
Golden Buddha statue at Wat Chedi Luang (วัดเจดีย์หลวง)
Wat Chedi Luang is a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The current temple grounds were originally made up of three temples — Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Ho Tham and Wat Sukmin. Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai thailand Wat Chedi Luang asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai thai temple wat วัดเจดีย์หลวง
Golden Buddha statue at Wat Chedi Luang (วัดเจดีย์หลวง). In a wihan near the entrance to the temple is the Buddha statue named Phra Chao Attarot (Eighteen-cubit Buddha), which was cast in the late 14th century. On the other side of the chedi is another pavilion housing a reclining Buddha statue. Wat Chedi Luang is a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The current temple grounds were originally made up of three temples — Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Ho Tham and Wat Sukmin. Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai thailand Wat Chedi Luang asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai thai temple wat วัดเจดีย์หลวง
Golden Buddha statue at Wat Chedi Luang (วัดเจดีย์หลวง)
Wat Chedi Luang is a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The current temple grounds were originally made up of three temples — Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Ho Tham and Wat Sukmin. Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Buddhism Chiang Mai Chiangmai thailand Wat Chedi Luang asia buddha buddhist gold golden prayer religion religious statue temple thai thai temple wat วัดเจดีย์หลวง