"Bouk Kok Luang temple" Palaces and Temples Tip by pattayaraj

Palaces and Temples, Chiang Mai: 27 reviews and 78 photos

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  • Viharn - Chiang Mai
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      Mural painting
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The former name of this temple is Muang Kham.The main viharn was built in the reign of King Rama V and renovated on 2468 B.E.Inside the viharn decorated with mural painting by Tai Yai tribe,depicted about Buddha life and Jataka in 10 parts. Some shots presents the lifestyle of Tai Yai culture,such as textile and cloths. To visit this temple you can take public bus or Song Teaw bus in white colour (on route Chiang Mai- San Kampang) . Begin at Tonlamyai market. Bus run from 6.00-19.00 hrs. Ticket around 10-15 B.

Address: Chiang Mai -San Kampang Rd.
Directions: Take route no. 1014 (Chiang Mai -San Kampang ) to Ban Sala about 2 kms. Then turn left and go straight about 300 metres.

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  • Updated Oct 30, 2006
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