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Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai
King Mengrai the Great Memorial (อนุสาวรีย�พ�อขุนเม็งรายมหาราช) is
located in the town on the intersection leading to Mae Chan.
Originally, King Mengrai was the ruler of Nakhon Hiran Ngoen Yang
(an ancient town on the bank of the Mae Khong around Chiang
Saen) before Chiang Rai was established as the administrative
centre in 1262. He consolidated his power by merging the different
city in the North and founded the Lanna Thai Kingdom in 1296 with
Chiang Mai as the capital.
King Mengrai Stupa (กู�พระเจ�าเม็งราย)
in front of Wat Ngam Mueang
atop Doi Ngam Mueang in Mueang district was built by King
Chaisongkram to contain the remains of his father (King Mengrai).
Wat Phra Sing (วัดพระสิงห�) is located near the townhall used to
house a major Buddha statue, the Phra Buddha Sihing which is now
enshrined in Chiang Mai. A special feature is the Lanna-style Ubosot
and the wooden door panels carved by Chiang Rai contemporary
craftsmen. Tel: 0 5374 5038
Wat Phra Kaeo (วัดพระแก�ว), situated on Trairat Road, was one of
Thailand’s most important Buddha statue discovered in 1444. The
statue had been moved by various state rulers to be placed in their
respective capitals as a symbol of dominance, including Lampang,
Chiang Rai and Vientiane before finally enshrined in Bangkok’s Wat
Phra Kaeo during the reign of King Rama I of the Rattanakosin
period. Tel: 0 5371 8533
Wat Rong Khun (วัดร�องขุ�น)
is located at Ban Rong Khun, Tambon
Pa O Don Chai, along Phahonyothin roadside at Km. 816,
approximately 13 km. from the city. This temple was designed and
built by Achan Chaloemchai Khositphiphat. A white ordination hall -
Phra Ubosot - is decorated with silver glittering pieces of mirrors.
There are large mural paintings of the Lord Buddha in different
gestures. A gable - is decorated with a gable apex, a leaf-shaped
gable-edging - in the shapes of Phya Naga, dragon and mythical
creatures, which are entirely made of white stucco. There are viharn,
small hall for recitation surrounded the ordination hall, museum,
reception pavilion. The gallery exhibits paintings of Achan
Chaloemchai Khositphiphat. Posters, drawing albums and T-shirts
are available. The earnings will contribute to the fund for building
the temple. It opens daily at 8.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Please call
Tel: 0 5367 3579 Fax: 0 5367 3539 www.watrongkhun.com
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