Chiang Rai, Thailand
Wat Phra Kaew, Chiang Rai
Wat Phra Kaew is a third-common-class royal temple situated in the area of 10,640 square metres on Trairat road, Wiang sub-district, Muang Chiang Rai in Chiang Rai City, Thailand. The King of Thailand upgraded the temple to the royal temple on May 31, 1978. The temple gains historical importance as the place where the Emerald Buddha was found.
- City
- Chiang Rai
- Country
- Thailand
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
More places in Chiang Rai
- Wat Phra That Doi Khao Kwai
- Navel City Pillar of Chiang Rai
- Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong
- Wat Rong Suea Ten
- Lam Nam Kok National Park
- Darunaman Mosque
Background: Wikipedia