Wat Phra Kaew[1] (Thai: วัดพระแก้ว) is a third-common-class royal temple situated in the area of 10,640 square metres on Trairat road, Wiang sub-district, Muang Chiang Rai in Chiang Rai …

Wat Phra Kaew is one of the oldest temples in Chiang Rai and was built sometime in the 14th Century. The date of construction of the temple is unknown, but the original name was “Wat …

The Wat Phra Kaew is a Royal Temple in Chiang Rai and one of the oldest in the city. Although the exact year the Wat was founded is not known, it goes back at least to the end of the 14 th …

Wat Phra Kaew Chiang Rai is located just in Chiang Rai downtown. Long time ago, its name was Wat Pha Eia, or Pha Phai. In the year 1434, a thunder had stricken the chedi of the temple, …

Wat Phra Kaew Chiang Rai is one of the most significant and revered temples in Northern Thailand. Known for its rich history and cultural legacy, this temple is celebrated as the original …

Mar 11, 2025 · Wat Phra Kaew is, however, the most historically important temple in Chiang Rai and one of the top religious centres in Thailand. The temple’s abbot has overall responsibility …

Oct 26, 2024 · Wat Phra Kaew is one of the most revered temples in Chiang Rai, famous for being the first refuge of the Emerald Buddha in the 14th century. This historic temple, with its …

Wat Phra Kaew Chiang Rai is a historically significant temple that stands as a testament to the region’s deep-rooted spiritual traditions and architectural grandeur. Nestled in the heart of …

Phra Kaew Temple in Chiang Rai, also known as Wat Phra Kaew, stands as one of the most important religious sites in Northern Thailand. This temple is celebrated for being the original …

Originally called Wat Pa Yia (Bamboo Forest Monastery) in the local dialect, this is the city’s most revered Buddhist temple. The main prayer hall is a medium-sized, well-preserved wooden …

Jul 23, 2024 · Chiang Rai’s Wat Phra Kaew is a must-visit site for travelers interested in Thai history, architecture, and Buddhism. It’s a serene place where one can take a peek into the …

Apr 20, 2018 · Wat Phra Kaew is probably the most famous of the Buddhist temples in Chiang Rai after the White temple and the Black House. It is sometimes informally referred to as the …

Wat Phra Kaew, also known as the Emerald Buddha Temple, is a revered Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand, housing a sacred statue of the Emerald Buddha. The temple complex …

A large, very much functional Wat in the north of Chiang Rai. The map at the entrance explains the function of the various buildings in the compound, but the focal point here is the temple …

This is in Wat Phra Kaew in Chiang Rai that the statuette was discovered in 1434 when a bolt of lighting hit an old Chedi that collapsed letting appear the famous Phra Kaew Mokarot Buddha …

To find Wat Phra Kaew Chaing Khong. For Buddhists its very special as it is closely connected to the other two more famous ones In Bangkok and Chaing Rai. Its nice as we could walk along …

Wat Phra Kaew[1] (Thai: วัดพระแก้ว) is a third-common-class royal temple situated in the area of 10,640 square metres on Trairat road, Wiang sub-district, Muang Chiang Rai in Chiang Rai …

Located on Trairat Road in Wiang, Wat Phra Kaew is a third-common-class royal temple and one of the oldest shrines in Chiang Rai. It has immense historical importance as it is where the …

Wat Phra Kaew, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is one of Thailand’s most sacred and revered Buddhist temples. It is located within the grounds of the Grand Palace in …

A large, very much functional Wat in the north of Chiang Rai. The map at the entrance explains the function of the various buildings in the compound, but the focal point here is the temple …