What is the name of the most famous temple in Chiang Mai?

What is the name of the most famous temple in Chiang Mai?

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep: Most famous and important temple in Chiang Mai.

How many temples are there in Chiang Mai?

117 Buddhist temples
Chiang Mai city has 117 Buddhist temples (“wat” in Thai) in the Muang (city) district. These include: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the city’s most famous temple, stands on Doi Suthep, a mountain to the north-west of the city, at an elevation of 1,073 meters. The temple dates from 1383.

What are the temples in Chiang Mai famous for Monk Chat?

What are the temples in Chiang Mai famous for Monk Chat?

• Wat Chedi Luang: At this temple, there are 6 or 7 tables with more than 50 monks who are available for chats.
• Doi Suthep Temple: Monks at this temple which is perched atop the Doi Suthep mountain are available from 1.00 PM to 3.00 PM everyday for monk chats.

What does Wat mean in Thailand?

Buddhist temple
Wat definition A Buddhist temple in Thailand or Cambodia. noun.

What should I wear in Chiang Mai?

If you’re planning to visit temples in Chiang Mai you will need a temple outfit. In most places, this just means clothes that cover your knees, cleavage, midriff and shoulders. You could go with a long skirt and t-shirt or a long dress with a scarf to cover the shoulders.

Is Chiang Mai on the beach?

Chiang Mai is far from beaches. If you want to get from Chiang Mai to a beach, you’ll have to fly to Phuket, Krabi, or Koh Samui. If you’re going by bus or train, though, it will take you one 12-hour bus or train to Bangkok, followed by another 12-hour bus or train to the Andaman Coast or the Southern Gulf Coast.

Can you do a day trip from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai?

You can also travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by yourself, as there are buses running daily and the tickets are quite cheap. But once you are in Chiang Rai you still need to get a taxi or a tuk-tuk to visit the temples and attractions.

What does Khao mean in Thai?

rice
Khao (Thai: ข้าว, pronounced [kʰâːw]), the term for ‘rice’ in the Thai and Lao languages; see Rice production in Thailand and Rice production in Laos.

What does Na Ka in Thai mean?

The meaning of ‘Na kha’ and the male equivalent ‘Na khrap’ is to soften a statement and make it sound less abrupt or rude. By itself, ‘na’ is a particle/modifier that is placed at the end of a sentence or phrase that will impact the way it is perceived by the listener.