Wat Phra Singh
Wat Phra Singh
4.5
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HOOMAN
Tehran, Iran1,204 contributions
Jul 2019
Wat Pra Sing is a Buddhist temple located almost on Chiang Rai city center and was built in 14th century. It has a Calm & Relaxing area. If you travel to North of Thailand its recommended for Visiting and Meditating. You can find there many Buddha images and Buddhist elements.
Written 12 January 2020
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ぴろーしき
Seto, Japan9,478 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
It is located near Wat Phra Kaew, and I visited it next. Wat Phra Singh is famous in Chiang Mai, but it is said to be a sister temple. It was evening, so there were no other people there, including locals, so I was able to take my time looking around. It may have been formal, but it didn't have any particular characteristics.
Written 6 December 2023
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Rob N
Ontario, Canada814 contributions
Feb 2023
We did our own, nickel walking tour of Wats and this was our first. Nice grounds, good washroom. It is not a large Wat but we like visiting many to see the diversity of styles inside and out. It has very nice grounds and is quite ornate plus it has a jade Buddha. We did see arrangements and setup for a funeral of young man, sad to see. It is past one of the large local markets and if you like Wats, very much worth visiting.
Written 22 February 2023
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Rushden, UK4,511 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
As a self-styled connoisseur of Buddhist Temples in Thailand, this temple was pretty impressive. I like it when they mix dark red or brown with gold. It really makes the building stand out from the rest.
If you’ve visited many Thai temples as I have, you might be templed out, or you might be just as excited as you were on your first temple visit. I’m always excited to visit Thai temples and this temple was no exception.
Beautiful building, nice painting and decorated in Thai colours, be sure not to give this a miss. The entrance gate is very impressive and the building is very picturesque.
If you’ve visited many Thai temples as I have, you might be templed out, or you might be just as excited as you were on your first temple visit. I’m always excited to visit Thai temples and this temple was no exception.
Beautiful building, nice painting and decorated in Thai colours, be sure not to give this a miss. The entrance gate is very impressive and the building is very picturesque.
Written 30 March 2019
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Joanna M
Bang Tao Beach, Thailand948 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
We were the only tourists when we went to explore yesterday afternoon around 2pm. Its a small but very beautiful temple complex with elaborate details to see. We also saw some young student monks which was nice.
All in all a nice, quiet peaceful wat away from the tourists, and historically important - worth a stroll around.
All in all a nice, quiet peaceful wat away from the tourists, and historically important - worth a stroll around.
Written 20 October 2018
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pianocello
Shah Alam, Malaysia1,940 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
This temple is within walking distance of Wat Phra Kaeo which you can combine in a trip. Quiet and beautiful with barely any tourist around. Recommended.
Written 6 March 2023
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oonoiookIA
Iowa City34 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
Location: in the city center, close to Wat Pra Kaew.
Parking: limited.
This holy temple is peaceful.
Parking: limited.
This holy temple is peaceful.
Written 3 January 2019
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Huang Wzhong
481 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
one of the significantly essential ancient monastery of Chiang Rai town history.
the main chapel was built in Lanna traditional structure style, in particular the beautiful elaborately wooden craving doors which had designed by Ajarn Thawan Dutchanee, the great well known reputation master in world class level artist.
the doors craving has deeply depicted sophistication buddhism philosophy which related to the existence of 4 fundamental elements within human body in symbolic presentation.
Earth was represent by 'elephant'
Water was represent by 'Naga'
Wind was represent by 'Garuda'
and Fire was represent by 'Lion (Singa)'
definitely worth for visiting place
the main chapel was built in Lanna traditional structure style, in particular the beautiful elaborately wooden craving doors which had designed by Ajarn Thawan Dutchanee, the great well known reputation master in world class level artist.
the doors craving has deeply depicted sophistication buddhism philosophy which related to the existence of 4 fundamental elements within human body in symbolic presentation.
Earth was represent by 'elephant'
Water was represent by 'Naga'
Wind was represent by 'Garuda'
and Fire was represent by 'Lion (Singa)'
definitely worth for visiting place
Written 24 June 2018
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ChrisThom666
Penryn, UK2,766 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
one of the better temples in chiang rai , free entry bus obey the rules , fascinating architecture and loads of great photo opps
Written 22 November 2017
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Jum A
16 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
So beautiful and feel peace when you there, nice small temple, One of Chiang Rai oldest temple, Tum our private guide very knowledge tell as the wat phra sing was build in 1385 and was founded by king mengrai in 1262, the main structures of the lanna style and a chapel containing a footprint of the budda and kuti or monks living quarters. The oldest original structure still standing today in Buddhist temples of Northern Thailand is usually the chedi or pagoda. The gold plated Sinhalese style chedi of the Wat Phra Singh stands behind the viharn. It consists of a square base with small shrines on its sides that contain Buddha images and a spiral shaped top. The temple grounds are open daily from 6 am until 5 pm. Admission is free. We thanks tum for amazing day.
Written 27 April 2016
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Hello. Does anybody know the fees and the opening hours of this temple?
Written 30 November 2016
Hello. we are coming from Chiang Khong to visit. Are there hotels close by the temple?
Thank you.
Written 12 July 2016
I agree with the first reply. There are hotels/hostels located near by. Chiang Rai is a small city, most temples are located near the city center.
Ask your hotel for a map of the city and let them mark where the temples are. I did this with my hostel owner and this made my visits of temples fast and easy. Happy travels!
Written 12 July 2016
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