Wat Phra Yuen
Wat Phra Yuen
4.5
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Peter J
Chiang Mai, Thailand280 contributions
Dec 2019
This temple is in a residential area. Its very quiet and worth spending an hour or two. There are interesting stupa and chedis to see. There is a large fish pond with some very large catfish. You can buy some fish snacks and watch the frenzy.
Written 10 December 2019
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blackeaglejim
Chiang Mai, Thailand289 contributions
Feb 2018 • Solo
This is another of Lamphun’s ancient temple sites, supposedly founded by Queen Chamathewi in the 7th century. In 1063 the local ruler installed a large standing bronze Buddha and in 1370 the Lanna King Ku Na added three more and had a chedi built to hold them. The temple was deserted in the 17th century and rebuilt in the 19th century. In 1900 the Lamphun prince had the present chedi built in the Bagan style of Myanmar, whitewashed, with the four gilded standing Buddhas installed on each side. It’s the outstanding feature in this quiet, secluded compound. The other buildings are all recent and in standard Thai style.
The small white ordination hall to the right of the viharn is interesting for its wall murals depicting the life and legends of Chamathewi. They include her journey upriver from Lopburi, arrival in the city and in military campaigns riding her favorite elephant. A painting of her is also on one of the exterior walls of the viharn.
The small white ordination hall to the right of the viharn is interesting for its wall murals depicting the life and legends of Chamathewi. They include her journey upriver from Lopburi, arrival in the city and in military campaigns riding her favorite elephant. A painting of her is also on one of the exterior walls of the viharn.
Written 8 June 2018
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Raelene H
Melbourne, Australia1,499 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
About a fifteen minute walk across the river from the town centre, this wat had green and lush vegetation (and plenty of mosquitoes in some parts). Very atmospheric, we really enjoyed taking our time wandering the extensive grounds. We were the only visitors which was even better. Peaceful, relaxing and interesting as well, this place has a lot to offer. If you are in the area, don't miss it.
Written 14 August 2016
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Raymond W
Townsville, Australia4,525 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
This wat is located quite out of the centre of Lamphun and it is not as unmissable as Wat Haripunchai or Wat Kukut, but if you have the time, a trip to Wat Phra Yuen can also be rewarding.
The main drawcard here is a huge ancient chedi which has been restored or enlarged several times over the centuries. It is now mostly from the Sukhothai era, with an elaborate roof and four Walking Buddhas in low relief, one for each compass point.
There is also a vihaan which is done in a glitzy modern style. It is worth a quick peep, but the treasure is the chedi, which dominates the leafy grounds of the wat.
The main drawcard here is a huge ancient chedi which has been restored or enlarged several times over the centuries. It is now mostly from the Sukhothai era, with an elaborate roof and four Walking Buddhas in low relief, one for each compass point.
There is also a vihaan which is done in a glitzy modern style. It is worth a quick peep, but the treasure is the chedi, which dominates the leafy grounds of the wat.
Written 25 February 2018
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