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There are a number of temples throughout Chiang Rai Province,
especially in the town where the temples are more spectacular.
Chiang Rai officials, therefore, manage a tourism campaign for
tourists to worship the nine temples in Chiang Rai by tricycle,
called Samlor Phor Wat. The tourists can fully enjoy spending
less than half day visiting the auspicious temples by taking
tricycle. The nine temples are Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong, Wat
Ngam Muang, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Mung Muang, Wat Ming Muang, Wat
Klang Wiang, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Sri Kerd, and Wat Sriboonruang,
the last temple in this auspicious route. Wat Sriboonruang is
situated on Singhaklai Road, on the same route with the other
temples mentioned above. This ancient temple was built around
1439 A.D. Later, it became deserted and dilapidated. It was
renovated when Khum Chao Luang turned into Damrongratsongkroh
School because the principal Buddha image and other objects were
moved from Wat Chiang Man, formerly in Khum Luang. At present,
the temple is granted Wisung Khama Sima since February 1, 1946.
It is available to visit during normal official time free of
charge. Inside the temple are gorgeous Lanna-style
architectures, including chapel, teaching hall, monk’s cell,
refectory, belfry, and pavilion. In addition, there are
Sriboonruang noodle shop and famous Chiang Mai’s boiled rice
shop near the temple. The tourists can enjoy eating delicious
food while wandering around the temple. They can also go further
to visit a local museum behind the temple. Those who are
interested in Samlor Phor Wat campaign can either take the
tricycle in front of Dusit Island Resort Chiang Rai Hotel or
call the tricycle agent to pick up at their hotel. Tricycle
service is available throughout the year. The fare of the
tricycle together with the driver is 120 baht per hour (2 people
or 1 person, if he or she is big, per ride). Contact Mr.
Chalong, the head of tricycle station, tel. 08 5031 0417.
Moreover, if the tourists need more information of the temple so
that they can have not only fun but also knowledge, contact
Chiang Rai Cultureal Office or Tourism Authority of Thailand
(TAT) Northern Office Region 2 for details of the nine temples.
Foreign tourists should hire a guide since the tricycle driver
cannot explain the information of nine temples in foreign
languages. Direction: from Ha-Yak Por Khun Mengrai
intersection, go to Singhaklai Road. The temple is on the right. |
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Mueang |
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Doi Lan |
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Free |
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19.67885 N |
99.907265 E |
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