Wat Chiang Mum - ChiangMai, Thailand

Main Building of Wat  (78k)

Main building of Wat Chieng Mum, as seen from the entrance. This is the oldest royal temple in the area, built around 1296.

The main Buddha Figure   (115k)

Large Buddha figure flanked
by many smaller pieces.

Inside of main Wat   (112k)

Not much has changed in here
in hundreds of years, except
for the visitors.

Mural on Wall   (118k)

The evil Toscan is the green creature on the left.

Freeing Birds   (78k)

This symbolic ritual has been performed here countless times.

Another building   (120k)

Statues of venerable monks
are seen inside.

Patti by Naga head   (83k)

A common theme at Wats.

Wall Mural   (116k)

One of many scenes from ancient mythology adorning the walls.

Outside Wat   (79k)

Standing in the main courtyard in front of this centuries-old place.

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