Ohhh found another Chiang Mai temple I had forgotten about! The beautiful Wat Chiang Mun with its incredible, multi coloured wall murals. Photo frenzy!!!!!! The temple has gorgeous delicate red and gold paintings. The murals were repainted in 1996 and depict the founding of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai Chedi Chang Lom is the Elephant Chedi – theContinue reading “Wat Chiang Mun”
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Fantasy at Wat Rong Khun
Next up is the treat I had been waiting for . . . . Wat Rong Khun – better known to tourists as the White Temple. It’s a modern, unconventional Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai that simmers in the sunlight as if it’s made of snow. I first heard about the temple during my firstContinue reading “Fantasy at Wat Rong Khun”
Thai Temple architecture
Here’s a final look at the colourful joy that is Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. So let’s take yet another look at some of the sparkly gold, red, green and blue decorations. In the guise of this blog being semi educational (and not just LOADS of my holiday snaps!!) here’s a bit of a breakneck tourContinue reading “Thai Temple architecture”
Doi Suthep 2
Doi Suthep is an astonishing temple complex, perched high on the mountain side. Its site was established, according to legend, by a white elephant, bearing a sacred relic of Buddha, choosing the site. Whatever the reason it is a cornucopia of architecture, colour and glitz. With delicate detailing covering every inch of the buildings. It’sContinue reading “Doi Suthep 2”
Doi Suthep
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a Theravada Buddhist temple perched high on a mountain side . The temple is often referred to as “Doi Suthep” although this is actually the name of the mountain it is located on. The temple is about nine miles out of Chiang Mai and it’s a sacred site toContinue reading “Doi Suthep”
Wat Chedi Luang
Onwards on our breakneck tour of as many Chiang Mai temples as I could cram in! One of the must see temples is Wat Chedi Laung. An imposing chunk of temple where you can take part in Monk Chat! Also, apparently also frequented by “Thai gentlemen well dressed”! We considered ourselves warned! Here’s some handyContinue reading “Wat Chedi Luang”
Wat Phra Singh
Wat Phra Singh (full name Wat Phra Singh Woramahaviharn) is located in the western part of the old city centre of Chiang Mai, which is contained within the city walls and moat. The main entrance, which is guarded by Singhs (lions), is situated at the end of the main street (Rachadamnoen road) of Chiang Mai. TheContinue reading “Wat Phra Singh”
Wat Boopparam / Wat Buppharam
Next temple on the snap happy tour was Wat Boopparam / Wat Buppharam. A zany, colourful affair close to the southern side of Thapae Road. Not quite sure how Donald Duck fits in with Buddhist teachings, but he is there! Along with a veritable menagerie of animals including a camel and other mythical guardian animals.Continue reading “Wat Boopparam / Wat Buppharam”
Onto happier times
Following on from the horrors of Cambodia’s recent past, we headed to the amazing temples of its ancient past as we moved onto Siem Reap, home to some of the Khmer’s most famous temples including the epic complex that includes Angkor Wat Here’s a very blurry picture of me in front of the iconic silhoutte as dawnContinue reading “Onto happier times”
Crossing into Cambodia, horror and awe
After the colourful delights of the floating market of Can Tho we headed out, by boat, for the crossing over into Cambodia. After a long stop at the riverside Visa control point we were on our way to Phnom Penh, it’s French built and Cambodia’s captial city and still retains influences including baguettes! Phnom PenhContinue reading “Crossing into Cambodia, horror and awe”