The unique temples of Chiang Mai's old city - Wat Phan Tao

🌟 Temple Introduction: Wat Phan Tao (Wat Phan Tao) has a history of over 280 years. 'Phan Tao' means a thousand furnaces, as this place was once a Buddha casting site. The temple houses an ancient and exquisite wooden hall, also known as the Teak Wood Temple. This hall, built entirely of teak wood and in pure Lanna architectural style, is a gem of a building in Chiang Mai. Such wooden structures are rare to find preserved until today. The temple displays ancient temple bells, ceramic products, and Buddhist scriptures, all worthy of careful appreciation. ✨ Wat Phan Tao Features: ✅ Although the temple is not very large, Wat Phan Tao's status is one of the most revered temples in Chiang Mai. Compared to other uniformly styled buildings, the wooden construction may not be as splendid, but this simple and ancient historical sense makes Wat Phan Tao a special existence, ✅ During the Loy Krathong festival, Wat Phan Tao holds grand blessing ceremonies. Monks light candles, chant scriptures, release water lanterns and sky lanterns, creating a magnificent scene. At night, Wat Phan Tao becomes the most beautiful temple in Chiang Mai. ✅ Inside the hall, there are eight famous 'weekday Buddhas', each governing one day, with Wednesday divided into two Buddhas for day and night. You can find the Buddha corresponding to the day of the week of your birthday to pray for blessings. 🎫 Ticket Information: Free admission, open from 08:00-17:00, the tour takes about 30 minutes. 🚉 Transportation Strategy: Wat Phan Tao is located within Chiang Mai's old city, next to Wat Chedi Luang, and opposite Wat Phra That. Generally, if you stay in the old city or nearby, you can walk there.