~~~ Alternative Program for visiting Doi Suthep Temple followed
by a trip to the Wiang Khum Kham Ancient Ruins
- but needs an Early Start!! ~~~
Merit Making At Doi Suthep (An Early Morning Start!!) & Wiang Khum Kham Ancient Ruins
This morning we arrive early at the foot of Doi Suthep we can make merit by giving Alms (some food & drink, etc.) to the local Monks from Wat Sri Soda. This is an amazing and moving site with usually hundreds of Saffron Robed Monks walking out of the Temple.
After this we then drive up to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep,the most venerated Temple in Chiangmai, situated on the hill-side some 3000 ft. above the City in the Doi Pui National Park. En route up the mountain we stop for a short coffee break before visiting The Temple itself (before all the crowds arrive !!). From the Temple Grounds there are panoramic views over Chiangmai and the surrounding area.
On our descent, we can visit Wat U-mong, in the foothills of the mountain before continuing to the Wiang Khum Kham Ancient Ruins. Wiang Khum Kham was the original settlement built by King Mengrai around 1290, but due to excessive flooding he decided to build the Principal Lanna Capital of Chiangmai a few miles away on the present site of the City.
The original Site and Ruins are therefore of particular importance and was recently restored as a historical park. While in this area we can also see Wat Chedi Leam, with it’s unusual, square stepped Haripunchai - style Chedi. Then before returning to the resort we can visit a small village community at Muang Khung that still produces Earthenware pottery in the traditional manner.
(Full Day 06.00am-16.00pm Approx. .
As energy and interest permit!) |
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