“Wat Khua Krae”, a beautiful Lanna-style temple in Chiang Rai Province

🕍 Wat Khua Krae 🕍 📮 Address - Moo 1, Tambon Ban Du, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai, 57100 🏡 Atmosphere/Location - Wat Khua Krae is a temple located in the city of Chiang Rai, near Chiang Rai Airport. It stands out with its beautiful Lanna architecture, especially the Phra Maha Vihara Luang Phra Chao Mangrai Maharat. Wat Khua Krae was built in 1896 by Phra Khru Kasem Samanakun (Khru Ba Bunma), a Lanna native who was an expert in Lanna architecture and art. The Phra Maha Vihara Luang Phra Chao Mangrai Maharat began construction in 1897 and took 10 years to complete in 1907. In addition to the Phra Maha Vihara Luang Phra Chao Mangrai Maharat, Wat Khua Krae also has many other interesting places, such as the Phra Ming Muang Hall, which is a hall enshrining the Buddha image of Chiang Rai. Sala Karn Parian, Chedi Rai, etc. 📌 Highlights - Inside the Grand Palace is a large Buddha statue in the Mara-Vijaya posture, 3 meters wide and 5 meters high, which is highly revered by Buddhists. There are also many ancient Buddha statues enshrined in the temple. Average price per person - Free Score - 9/10 #Songkran2024attractions #WatKhuaKrae #WorshipChiangRai #ChiangRaiTemples #MakeMeritChiangRai #SacredThingsChiangRai #MakeMeritThaiNewYearChiangRai #ChiangRaiAttractions