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Phra Kaew Temple

Trairat Road, Wiang Subdistrict, is a temple that discovered the Emerald Buddha. Or Phra Maha Mani Ratanapatikorn, enshrined at Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok, today according to history, telling that in 1897 B.E. in the reign of King Sam Fang was the ruler of Chiang Mai Fah cut through an abandoned pagoda And found a gilded lacquered Buddha image inside the pagoda Later, I love the crackers and found that it was a green Buddha statue made of jade. That is the Emerald Buddha.

Nowadays, Chiang Rai people have built a new Emerald Buddha statue instead. Referred to as the Jade Buddha, Chiang Rai, or Buddha image Nawutawat Sanasanamongkol Which was built on the occasion of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Completely 90 years old

Interesting things in Phra Kaew Temple
Pagoda
In the year 1977, lightning occurred Fell to the chedi And found the Emerald Buddha hidden in the pagoda. After that, the Emerald Buddha was enshrined in various cities, namely Lampang, Chiang Mai, Luang Prabang, Vientiane, Thon Buri and Bangkok, respectively. B.E. 2478
Buddhist temple
Chiang Saen Temple Has a low base Low roof Created in 2433 B.E., was honored with a royal consecration on 6 April 1955 in Phra Ubosot. (Phra Chao Lan Thong) is a bronze Buddha image in the posture of the Buddha. The large artisan Kipa And the most beautiful in Thailand
Jade Buddha Hall
Ancient Lanna style building Is enshrined “Buddha statue Nawutawat Sanasanamongkol “or” Jade Buddha Chiang Rai “on the wall of the building showing activities from the legend of the Emerald Buddha. And creating drawings And a ceremony to invite the Jade Buddha to the monastery on October 19, 1991
Hong Luang Saeng Kaew Museum
Applied Lanna Style Building Started on November 6, 1995, with Amara (Saeng Kaew) Munikanon as a supporter. Inside is a museum displaying important Buddha images. Including art and culture about Buddhism in modern forms

Getting to Phra Kaew Temple
1. By private car
When reaching King Meng Rai Intersection in the center of Chiang Rai city, turn left and continue straight At the end of the three-way junction, turn left for approximately 100 meters and you will see Wat Phra Kaew on the right.