Wat Chedi Luang Chiang Mai

All those who are interest in sightseeing in Chiang Mai must visit Wat Chedi Luang,Chiang Mai which is the most impressive temple in the region. The temple is around six centuries old. The Wat Chedi Luang,Chiang Mai gets its name from the huge chedi in the temple.

The was chedi of Wat Chedi Luang,Chiang Mai mostly destroyed after few years because of an massive earthquake in the 17th century. Many people have a different story to tell about the destruction of the chedi they think King Taksin's cannons firing on the city to chase out the Burmese in the 18th century did the damage.

The chedi at Wat Chedi Luang,Chiang Mai has been partially reconstructed, but the spire has still not been renovated because nobody is sure what the spire used to look like. Wat Chedi Luang,Chiang Mai is most famous tourist attraction in Chiang Mai.

Wat Chedi Luang,Chiang Mai was also important because for a short time it housed the holy Emerald Buddha which is considered the most important ans scared object in Thailand. The Emerald Buddha is now in Bangkok, but a few years ago the king donated a replica of the Emerald Buddha to Wat Chedi Luang,Chiang Mai.

The base of Wat Chedi Luang,Chiang Mai has splendid elephant statues. The temple also features a small open shed that houses a reclining Buddha image. You must not miss a chance to visit Wat Chedi Luang,Chiang Mai if you are on Chiang Mai tour.

Wat Chedi Luang,Chiang Mai attracts numerous tourists which helps tourism in Chiang Mai to flourish.

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