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- Destinations
- Asia
- Thailand
- Chiang Mai
- Chiang Mai Temples
Chiang Mai Temples
Temple tours of Chiang Mai are a wonderful attraction for
visitors. The old town is home to the most honored temples and some
tranquil Buddhist sanctuaries. The historic Wat Pra Singh holds the
revered Phra Singh Buddha, which dates from the 15th century. The
oldest temple in Chiang Mai is Wat Chiang Man (establilshed by King
Mengrai), noted for its ancient bas reliefs and massive teak
columns. Wat Chedi Luang boasts a gigantic chedi ruin, said to be
the tallest structure in the old town, and was once home to the
sacred Emerald Buddha (now in Bangkok). Wat Rong Khun is an
impressive white glass temple with colourful paintings inside; if
you look carefully, you may even spot Superman or Keanu Reeves in
them!
Information & Facts
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Language
Thai is the official language, although English is widely
spoken in tourist areas.
Money
The unit of currency is the Baht (THB), which is divided
into 100 satang. Currency can be exchanged at the airport, banks,
hotels and bureaux de change. Banks are open Monday to Friday. ATMs
are available in most cities and tourist resorts. Most large hotels
and shops accept travellers cheques, but a better rate will be
given at banks. Most major credit cards are accepted at hotels and
larger businesses.
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