Wat
Chedit Luang is
situated in town.It was built in 1411 A.D. At one time,
Wat Chedi Luang housed the revered Emerald Buddha image
now enshrined in Bangkok's Wat Phra Kaeo.The big Chedit
was damaged by an earthquake in 1545 A.D.and has never
been retired. Approximately 10
minutes from The Grand Napat service apartment chiangmai
by car.
Wat Phar Sing
has the most complete
version of lanna chapel and is home to Phra Buddha Sihing,considered
Chiang mai's important and sacred Buddha image.
Approximately
10 minutes from The Grand Napat service apartment chiangmai
by car.
Wat Phra Borommathat
Doi Suthep is
on Doi Suthep is a large golden pagoda in the center
of the temple containing a part of the holy relics or
the Lord Buddha.It?s a holy spot visited throughout
the year by Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world.This
temple was built by King Gue-Na in 1383 A.D. Approximately
30
minutes from The Grand Napat service apartment chiangmai
by car.
Wat
Suan Dok has
the north largest chapel royal. It's built in a 14th
century Lanna Thai monarch's pleasure gardens and
is a favourite spot for photographers, particularly
for striking sunsets.The principal Buddha statue is
a huge cast mage named Phra Chao Kao Tu. Approximately
10 minutes from
The Grand Napat service apartment chiangmai by car.
Wat
Ched Yot is
situated in town.The temple was built in 1477 A.D.
by King Thilokanat. The seven-spired square chedi
was inspire by designs at Bodhagaya.The 8th world
sankayana (Doctrines revision ) was held in this temple
at that time. Approximately
5 minutes from The Grand Napat service apartment chiangmai
by car.
Wat U-Mong
is situated within the forest near Doi Suthep. It
was established in 1355-1385 by King Kuna as a meditation
place for a famous monk. The compound has a rare statue
of the starving Buddha next to the Chedi.There's an
open Zoo in the back of the temple grounds. Approximately
10 minutes from
The Grand Napat service apartment chiangmai by car.