Chiang Rai

The Musical Clock Tower of Chiang Rai, Thailand

Right in the heart of Chiang Rai in Northern Thailand is a beautiful golden clock tower, built in the typical Thai style. For two days as I explored this interesting city, I passed by this clock tower several times, and in the evenings as I walked to the night market, I could always see it [...]

By |2012-12-06T16:03:07+10:00May 25th, 2012|Asia, Destinations, Featured, Thailand, Videos|6 Comments

Temples of Thailand: Wat Phra Singh, Chiang Rai

On my first day in Chiang Rai, Thailand, I decided to go and see some temples, and the first I came to was Wat Phra Singh. The ubosot (main shrine) at Wat Phra Singh Wat Phra Singh dates back to the 14th century when it was built by King Pra Chao Maha Proma. It [...]

By |2024-12-11T10:45:48+10:00March 27th, 2012|Asia, Destinations, Featured, Thailand|10 Comments

Photo of the week: Wooden Buddha Statue at Wat Phra Kaew in Chiang Rai, Thailand

This week's travel photo is of the head of a carved wooden Buddha statue located in the museum of Wat Phra Kaew, in Chiang Rai, Thailand. This temple once housed the famous Emerald Buddha, and many believe that it originated from here. The museum in Wat Phra Kaew has many interesting and valuable objects, but [...]

By |2024-11-13T11:36:58+10:00January 22nd, 2012|Asia, Destinations, Photos, Thailand|0 Comments
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