Wat Klang Wiang, Chiang Rai

Photo Credit: tourismthailand.org

Wat Klang Wiang, Chiang Rai

Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai

Wat Klang Wiang or Wat Chan Lok is a temple and ancient site in Chiang Rai. It is the place where the original navel of Chiang Rai was enshrined. The importance of this temple It is not only a beautiful temple located in the heart of Chiang Rai. If it is still a temple where the navel or the city pillar of Chiang Rai is built within the temple area as well, formerly known as Chan Ta Lok Temple or Wat Chan Lok Built in the year 1975, the reason for this name is because there are naturally large red sandalwood trees within the temple grounds. And this red sandalwood tree is a sacred tree according to ancient traditions. But as time passes This tree was cut down. In addition, at the time of building the city of Chiang Rai the second time in the year 2417, there was a survey from 4 corners of the city and found that the center of Chiang Rai was at Wat Chan Ta Lok. Therefore, the name has been changed to Wat Klang Wiang since then.

Province: Chiang Rai

Reviews from Members

Be the first to review this place

Contact Information

Phone Number
Hour of Operation

Added by

พี ปากเกร็ด

พี ปากเกร็ด

Member since 09/12/2019

10,255

Points

36

Followers

20

Following

Location on Map

Public Gallery

No one had upload yet. Want to be the first?

Plan Trip on App

Plan Trip on App

Like it's your personal travel assistant

Report the place

  • Report the place
    Copyright
  • Wrong Data
    Wrong Data

Share this Place

Add new Place
 

Many places are still not in our map

We invite you to add places. help other travelers find new places to visit.

Add new Place