Wat Phra That Doi Saket - Chiang Mai - Attractions.
A recent visit to this temple to check out their new skywalk necessitated a revisit to the main wat for a few photos and to brush up on the history of the temple. It is probably 20 years since I last ventured out there!
The temple is believed to have been built in 1112. The Buddhists initially gathered to worship a stone pagoda.
To improve its size and stability, a concrete stupa was later constructed.
Kruba Kae, a monk from Mueang District in Nan Province, built a vihara and renovated the pagoda, officially establishing the site as a temple named 'Wat Phra That Doi Saket' on January 6, 1612.
In 1835, Phor Noi Inthachak renovated the old vihara.
Later in 1912, Kruba Chai from Wat Luang Nuea (now Wat Sri Mung Muang) repaired the vihara, improving it and enlarging the pagoda.
The temple received royal patronage and was granted official third-class royal temple status on February 7, 1918.
Every year, on the 15th day of the 6th lunar month, the sacred relics are brought down from their enshrined place for Buddhist devotees to pay their respects.
There are multiple buildings within this temple complex.
The Chedi : This is the storage of Lord Buddha’s hair relics. It is 1,000 year old and respected by people in Doi Saket County.
Chaturamook Vihara : There is a statue of Hanuman keeping the moon in his mouth, located nearby the stairway. Beside, the indoor area is full of murals, all tell the stories about Buddhism
The Ubosot : It was built in Thai-Lanna style with ancient concrete and bricks. This one has width at about 6 metres and length at about 22 metres.
Lan Pho : This lot is used for holding cultural and traditional activities.
Salarai on Lan Pho : This is a simple-style pavilion made of ferro-concrete. It appears in Thai traditional style and has only one floor. The width is about 4 metres and the length is about 15 metres.
Phutthachan Building : This 2-storied buillding was built just about 19 years ago, with ferro-concrete and bricks. The portrait of Phutthachan is displayed on the lowest floor, in order that tourist want to pay respect to.
Newer Buddhas, buildings, and the skywalk are situated to the S-E of the original temple and connected by a well-signposted road.
Follow the road around the back, and you don't have to walk up the steps!
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Once you find this chedi, you have arrived by the skywalk.
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The Skywalk report is here.
You're requested to take off your shoes to enter the chedi area.
But I note some locals ride in and park their motorbikes undercover. 55
The no-footwear confusion is what it is and only adds to the joy of the day.
I enjoyed my experience there, but only because I had some spare time to kill.
maps.app.goo.gl
A recent visit to this temple to check out their new skywalk necessitated a revisit to the main wat for a few photos and to brush up on the history of the temple. It is probably 20 years since I last ventured out there!
The temple is believed to have been built in 1112. The Buddhists initially gathered to worship a stone pagoda.
To improve its size and stability, a concrete stupa was later constructed.
Kruba Kae, a monk from Mueang District in Nan Province, built a vihara and renovated the pagoda, officially establishing the site as a temple named 'Wat Phra That Doi Saket' on January 6, 1612.
In 1835, Phor Noi Inthachak renovated the old vihara.
Later in 1912, Kruba Chai from Wat Luang Nuea (now Wat Sri Mung Muang) repaired the vihara, improving it and enlarging the pagoda.
The temple received royal patronage and was granted official third-class royal temple status on February 7, 1918.
Every year, on the 15th day of the 6th lunar month, the sacred relics are brought down from their enshrined place for Buddhist devotees to pay their respects.
There are multiple buildings within this temple complex.
The Chedi : This is the storage of Lord Buddha’s hair relics. It is 1,000 year old and respected by people in Doi Saket County.
Chaturamook Vihara : There is a statue of Hanuman keeping the moon in his mouth, located nearby the stairway. Beside, the indoor area is full of murals, all tell the stories about Buddhism
The Ubosot : It was built in Thai-Lanna style with ancient concrete and bricks. This one has width at about 6 metres and length at about 22 metres.
Lan Pho : This lot is used for holding cultural and traditional activities.
Salarai on Lan Pho : This is a simple-style pavilion made of ferro-concrete. It appears in Thai traditional style and has only one floor. The width is about 4 metres and the length is about 15 metres.
Phutthachan Building : This 2-storied buillding was built just about 19 years ago, with ferro-concrete and bricks. The portrait of Phutthachan is displayed on the lowest floor, in order that tourist want to pay respect to.
Newer Buddhas, buildings, and the skywalk are situated to the S-E of the original temple and connected by a well-signposted road.
Follow the road around the back, and you don't have to walk up the steps!
สมเด็จมหาจักรพรรดิ์ · V49V+R9V, Choeng Doi, Doi Saket District, Chiang Mai 50220, Thailand
★★★★★ · Place of worship
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Once you find this chedi, you have arrived by the skywalk.
พระพุทธบาทเมืองโยนก(วัดพระธาตุดอยสะเก็ด) · V49V+9VC, Unnamed Road, Choeng Doi, Doi Saket District, Chiang Mai 50220, Thailand
★★★★★ · Place of worship
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The Skywalk report is here.
You're requested to take off your shoes to enter the chedi area.
But I note some locals ride in and park their motorbikes undercover. 55
The no-footwear confusion is what it is and only adds to the joy of the day.
I enjoyed my experience there, but only because I had some spare time to kill.
Wat Phra That Doi Saket · 5 118, Choeng Doi, Doi Saket District, Chiang Mai 50220, Thailand
★★★★★ · Buddhist temple
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