Wat Umong Suan Puthatham

#JanuaryGoodPlaces2025 If you describe Suthep Temple as magnificent and golden. Wumeng Temple is the exact opposite, deep, secluded and ancient. Wat Umong was built in the 14th century and is located in the forest, surrounded by tall trees. Legend has it that it was built by King Mengrai specifically to receive Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka. The entrance to Wat Umong is from the jungle. On the left is a herbal garden and there is an ancient pagoda on the top of the mountain. There are many underground cave tunnels nearby, which are interconnected. It is mainly used for monks to meditate and practice Taoism in the caves. The monk Cui Chong at that time believed that practicing in caves deep in the mountains, away from the mundane world, would help one understand the truth of Buddhism better than in temples! Address: 135, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand #ChiangmaiAttractions #ThailandTravel #Temple