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Worship at Wat Phra Kaew, Chiang Rai

#VisitSecondaryCities Wat Phra Kaew...Chiang Rai 📍Wat Phra Kaew, Chiang Rai, is located in Chiang Rai Municipality on Trairat Road, Wiang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province. 📒 It is an ancient and important temple in Chiang Rai. It was originally called Wat Pa Ya or Wat Pa Yia because of the abundance of Yia trees, a type of bamboo, within the temple grounds. 📸 Inside Wat Phra Kaew, Chiang Rai, are some of the must-see attractions, including: Phra Chao Lan Thong, the principal Buddha image in the ordination hall, is the largest and most beautiful Pala style Buddha image in Thailand. The Jade Buddha of Chiang Rai is enshrined in the Jade Buddha Hall of Chiang Rai. Hong Luang Saeng Kaew, a museum housing the temple's valuables and antiquities. 🗓️ Open daily from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Posted: Aug 11, 2025
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