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and Phrathat Doi Ban Yang. In 1947, Phra Khruba Khamla Sangwaro
presided over the renovation of Phrathat Doi Ban Yang. A new
pagoda was built to cover the old one, together with a Wihan,
teakwood Buddha image hall on stilts. The temple name was later
changed to Phrathat Chom Sak. For further details, contact
Tel: 0 5370 3196.
Suan Somdet Phra Srinagarindra (สวนสมเด็จพระศรีนครินทร�) has
beautiful scenery and a shady atmosphere, comprising a wide lotus
lake on an area of 223 rai. The all-year round full lake is best suitable
for recreation since the water is cool and clear. It is surrounded by
recreational pavilions and gardens of palm and bamboo trees on
the slope of a hill. Next to the park is the School of Traditional and
Alternative Medicine of Chiang Rai Rajabhat University, which
provides health care based on traditional medicine of Lanna
wisdom. For more information, contact Tel: 0 5370 3388.
To get there: Take the Chiang Rai - Mae Chan Route to get to an
entrance through the back of the university. The park is located
about 8 km. from the town of Chiang Rai.
Tai Yuan Hall of Arts (หอศิลป�ไตยวน) displays drawings from a
ballpoint pen, depicting changes in ways of life, Thai society, time,
Buddha images in different styles of art of the past periods, as well
as wood carvings and books on local arts of the North. All the works
were created by Achan Chalong Phinitsuwan, a former art teacher at
Samakkhiwitthayakhom School. It is open daily from 9.00 a.m. - 5.00
p.m. For further details, contact Tel: 0 5371 2137.
To get there: From the Pratu Chiang Mai Intersection, go along the
way for 600 m. to Talat Den Ha and turn left into Soi 3 for around 150
m. The hall is on the left-hand side before reaching Wat Chetuphon.
Oub Kham Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ�อูบคำ) is located at 81/1 Na Khai Road,
Tambon Rob Wiang near Den Ha market, 1 kilometre from the
centre of town. The collection embraces objects used in the royal
courts such as Lanna court, Khum Chao Phare and khum Chao
Chiang Mai some parts are from northeast Myanmar, southwest
China and Vietnam which are about 500-1,000 years old. Admire 120
year-old ancient fabrics, Sin Mai Kham-golden silk skirt-from the
Mandalay, the golden throne, king’s golden costumes and silver
ornaments. A golden bowl used by royals, is a masterpiece. All of
those shown the glory of the kingdom in the past. It opens daily
from 08.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. Admission for adults is 300 Baht and for
children 100 Baht. Tel: 0 5371 3349. www.oubkhammuseum.com
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