Tour to Umong Temple

Wat Umong is  quiet and peaceable spot wat in Chiangmai

Wat Umong was built in a forested quiet area at the base of the sacred mountain Doi Suthep as a  meditation temple and as such it doesn't have the same old options of temple grounds. The temple structures are well surrounded by forest trees and a lake.

Quite a lot of tunnels dug out of a mound incorporates shrines with Buddha images, where devotees will pay their respect to the Buddha. The large, shady temple grounds are sometimes crammed with the sounds of monks’ chanting. The temple’s setting in a wooded area with a pure lake makes the Umong Temple a superb place for introspection. The enlightenment middle hosts intuitive vision courses and Dhamma talks.

Umong Temple was founded and built at the end of the 13th century, extra exactly in 1297, by King Mengrai of the Lanna dynasty, first King of the Lanna Kingdom and founding father of Chiang Mai. According to a neighborhood legend, King Mengrai recurrently consulted a monk who lived at Umong Temple, a temple located throughout the outdated metropolis partitions of Chiang Mai. The resident monk, Thera Chan, meditated in peace and undisturbed inside a tunnel. When Chiangmai metropolis grew larger and more crowded, Thera Chan discovered it increasingly more troublesome to meditate, so devoted King Mengrai ordered to dig a lot of tunnels inside a person-made mound in a forested space exterior of town, on the foothills of Suthep mountain, the present location of contemporary Wat Umong. The partitions that lined theses tunnels were plastered, Buddhist murals had been painted on them unfortunately most of them have disappeared - and finally shrines with photographs of the Buddha had been added. Thera Chan finally had a new spot where to meditate in peace. Wat Umong was deserted throughout the 15th century, solely to be restored and reoccupied in the course of the 1940′s, and in 1949 it began functioning as a center for insight and Buddhist teachings (see paragraph below). This long period of disuse explains its overgrown look and somewhat dilapidated atmosphere. Immediately Umong Temple is an energetic temple with a number of resident monks, and visitors can lastly make the most of this historic heart for Buddhism.

In 1948 after the restorations had been accomplished, the Wat Umong reopened as a center for contemplation and Buddhist teachings. The temple is also referred to as Suan Buddha Dhamma, or “Backyard of Buddha’s Teachings”. Each Sunday between three and 6 pm, Dhamma talks are held in English at the Chinese language pavilion close to the pond. Monks talk about Buddhism and there is an opportunity to ask questions. The Umong Temple insight middle practices the Anapanasati insight technique, which concentrates on breathing. If you are all for becoming a member of contemplation sessions, enquire first to make sure the periods are within the English language. Extra information might be found on the Dhammathai website.

How to get to the Umong Temple

All in all an interesting spot to go to and a pleasing, tranquil website to whereas away some time. It’s a bit far to stroll but solely a ten-15 minute tuk tuk or motorbike journey from downtown or contact Tour Agency in Chiang Mai being quite affordable and simply combined with a trip to Doi Suthep. (You may stop off on the fascinating Ton Payom Market on the way.) Tuk tuk’s will probably ask for one hundred baht and also you may need to ask the motive force to wait since they’re few and much between in these parts. A little bit fiddly to get to by bicycle or motorcycle so probably simpler to grab a map reasonably than trying to explain.

Entrance fee & opening hours
The temple opens every day from 6 am until 5 pm. Entrance fee is free.

Tour to Chedi Luang Temple

Chidi Luang temple  a beautiful place in the center of city

Chedi Luang temple is a good-looking place to start a day, very calm and serene. Some advertent sample of temple buildings.

The present temple grounds were ever made up of 3 wats . Chidi Luang temple, Wat Ho Tham and Wat Sukmin. The pagoda is not open to the common as it is unsound and needs preserving. You can find a special elevator system which permits people to leave suitable presents and prayers atop the Chedi The temple ordinarily is open to the public. Monks of all ages live, hallow and train in the grounds. They are studiousl positive to speak with traveller. You are able to ask lots of queries about the wat, the life of a monk and Buddhism.

For centuries, Wat Chedi Luang towered over very old Chiang Mai. structuring started in the late 14th century, and by 1481, the Lanna-style stupa reached up eighty two m. (246 feet) to the sky. See in your mind's eye what a humbling vision that must have been back then. Changeable accounts have popped up to give reasons for how the top of the pagoda partially collapse. Some indication that it was an earthquake in 1545 while other people say it was caught in cannon fire when  King Taksin recaptured Chiangmai from the Burmese in 1775. Either way,  You will found it to be one of the more noticeable wats in the old city.

Attractions in Chidi Luang temple

The huge Pagoda
The primary Pagoda was built in 1391 and by 1475 some expansion to area to it's current edifice. At one point, this Chedi housed the Emerald Buddha for six years. In the mid 1500's an earthquake cause the damage that can be seen today. The initial height was 84 m. but the current height after the earthquake is 60 meters. All four sides have a grand stairway leading to the top. I furthermore liked the stone Naga's on either side of each stair. There is a opening that houses a golden Buddha at the top of the stairway. It is quite impressive.

The viharns
The large viharn (assembly hall) beyond to the ruined stupa was constructed in 1928. Its touching interior, with round columns supporting a high red ceiling, contains a standing Buddha called the Phra Chao Attarot. Made of brass metal and mortar, the Buddha dates from the time of the temple's founder, King Saen Muang Ma (late 14th century).

The Sao Inthakin or city pillar
Also shielding Chiangmai is the city pillar or "Spirit of the City" (Lak Mueang), which is enshrined in a small cross-shaped building adjacent to the tree. The pillar was moved here from its first location at Wat Sadoe Muang in 1800.

Yang trees
Nearby to the Sao Inthakin hall there're three huge Yang plants, that are also believed to be guardian of the city. If the tree closest to the Sao Inthakin should ever fall, a great danger will emerge matching to legend.
Monk converse
The “Monk converse” area is just to the right of the temple as you walk through the way in gates, and as soon as you show your face you'll zealously be guided to a table where you can talk with monks that are practicing in Chiang Mai. This serves the dual purpose of traveler being able to find out more about the basic life in Thailand, and it allows the monks to practice their English speaking skills, that  they are very enthusiastic to do.

This is a must-go if you're in Chiang Mai. The wat is absolutely massive with many attractive statuary. Great photo opps. The inside is so calming and relaxing. Two of the largest temples in Chiang Mai - Chidi Luang temple and Wat Phra Sing are located within a ten-minute hang around of each other in ancient Town, the historic and cultural district of Chiangmai. Here’s how we have planned our visit to old City.

How to get to the Wat Chedi Luang?

Wat Chedi Luang is located in the centre of the 'ancient city' district of Chiang Mai - the original walled city surrounded by a moat. The main way in to the temple is on Phra Pokklao Road. You can take a 'tuk-tuk' (three-wheeled taxi) to the temple from just about anywhere in Chiangmai for a couple of dollars. A must do!! Very gorgeous structure and hopefully you can find a tour to wat Chedi Luang with guide that is educated about its chronicle.

way in fee & opening hours

The temple grounds are open every day from 6 am to 6 pm. Admission is free.