Magnificent “Wat Den Sali Si Mueang Kaen”

The most valuable temple in the Lanna region, “Wat Den Sali Si Mueang Kaen” or “Wat Ban Den”, Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai Province. In the past, this temple was just a small temple in the village. But with the belief and power of faith that pushed this temple to become a valuable Buddhist art of Lanna, it can be said that when “Kruba Chao Theung Nathasilo” came to reside during the Buddhist Lent, Bodhi trees began to appear, which had never existed before. In the local language, the Bodhi tree is called “Ton Sali”, which is the origin of the name of Wat Den Sali Si Mueang Kaen. “Mueang Kaen” is an ancient city that used to flourish in this area. ### Interesting places - **Beautiful architecture**: This temple has beautiful architecture, especially the ordination hall and the chapel, which are decorated with detailed sculptures and stucco. - **Large Buddha statue**: The Buddha statue enshrined in the temple is beautiful and is sacred to the villagers. - **Peaceful atmosphere**: Wat Den Sali is a place suitable for meditation and relaxing in a peaceful atmosphere. - **Traditional activities**: Various religious and traditional activities are organized. Interesting during festivals such as New Year's merit-making ### Visiting hours - Open every day throughout the year. Visitors can come from morning until evening (around 08:00 - 17:00) ### Location - Wat Den Sali Si Mueang Kaen is located in Ban Den Subdistrict, Mueang Kaen District, Chiang Mai Province. Visiting Wat Den Sali Si Mueang Kaen is a great opportunity to learn about culture and religion, while experiencing a peaceful atmosphere. #VisitChiangMai #100WaysToVisit