7 best temples in Chiang Mai

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The article today is by Nomads Wind and is about the 7 best temples in Chiang Mai to visit -  http://nomadswind.com/best-temples-in-chiang-mai-thailand/.

“Within the city and its outskirts, there are over 300 temples 
that reflect the glory of the ancient Lanna kingdom”

From the 300 temples the Nomad’s Wind have chosen 7 temples for you to visit if you are in Chiang Mai.’

Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara – A temple complex with a partially crumbled 15th-century chedi and a pillar believed to protect the city and this is it’s location: https://goo.gl/maps/DcGNcZgB4gB2

Wat Phra Singha - 14th-century Buddhist temple boasting gold & copper Buddhas, murals & ancient manuscripts -  - and this is it’s location: https://goo.gl/maps/579p1x9DuPR2


Wat Buppharam – where King Mueang Kaeo began a ritual circumambulation of Chiang Mai after the Burmese rule ended -  and this is it’s location: https://goo.gl/maps/n8hP6PHejAm
  
Wat Suan Dok – a Buddhist Temple outside of the main town in tranquil surroundings with a golden dome and a historic mausoleum - and don’t forget to take lots of photographs, and this is it’s location: https://goo.gl/maps/tyrYqv3cjc72

To read about the other temples to visit please read their full article.  

If you visit Chiang Mai we would suggest that you stay  with us at Kantary Hills Chiang Mai.

Please remember to enter temples throughout Thailand with respect; remove shoes; no mini-skirts or sleeveless t.shirts.

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