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The Wat Suan Dok is located along Suthep road outside the moats of Chiang Mai. It is also close to Chiang Mai University and its tree-lined and enjoyable campus. The Wat Suan Dok is a stunning temple with a splendid golden chedi. To go there, you can take a tuk-tuk or catch a songthaew driving to this direction. The legend says that from this temple a white elephant started it walk to the mountains, carrying on its back a Buddha relic. It made its way through the pathways of the Doi Suthep mountain, and at the place it died was built the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.
November 2007
Eric's photo
Nikon F50, lens 28/80mm
This temple was built in 1373, in the heart of a forest, in order to provide the teaching monk Phra Sumana Thera from Sukhothai with a shelter for his retreat during the wet season.
November 2007
Eric's photo
Nikon F50, lens 28/80mm
The big golden stupa hosts a relic of Buddha that would have multiplied itself. It is surrounded by small, whitewashed Lanna-style stupas.
November 2007
Eric's photo
Nikon F50, lens 28/80mm
Time of meditation.
November 2007
Eric's photo
Nikon F50, lens 28/80mm
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Translated by Audrey.
Last update: Thursday, December 23, 2010.