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Highlights
- Real-time tour, streamed live from the old city of Chiang Mai
- Visit two ancient temples: Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Pan Tao
- Insights into the history and construction of these temples
Description
Join this Online Experience to visit two ancient temples in the old city of Chiang Mai. We will start from Wat Chedi Luang, formerly known as Wat Chotikaram. The temple was constructed in 1391, dedicated to the merits of the King's ancestors and has the biggest stupa in Northern Thailand. However, the roof of the stupa collapsed in 1545 due to a massive earthquake. You will have the opportunity to view the city pillar shrine, where only male devotees are allowed. After taking a walk outside, proceed inside the principal chapel to see the biggest standing Buddha image in the old city and see the devotees praying and performing religious ceremonies.
Next, you will visit Wat Pan Tao, which is located close to Wat Chedi Luang. It was the former site for the casting process of Pra Attharos - the big standing Buddha image in Wat Chedi Luang. Your guide will highlight interesting features, such as how the principal assembly hall of the temple is made of teak wood. The building was reconstructed after the reign of Phra Chao Mahotra Pradesh, the fifth king of the Thippa Chakra dynasty, using the materials of his former reception hall.
About this experience
Instructions
- Please have a good internet connection and zoom app installed on your phone or laptop
- The instructions to join the meeting will be delivered via email shortly after the booking
Know before you go
- This tour involves travelling to various places, and the internet connection may sometimes be weak. However, we will attempt to minimise such disruptions
- You can book this tour for 110 USD and invite up to 10 friends and family to join this activity with you from all over the world. You will see the option to book this experience as a private tour on the checkout page if it is available for that time slot
- Since these are live tours, they may be subject to last minute cancellation due to inclement weather, Internet disruptions or other unforeseen circumstances.
Meet your Host
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Chawalit Duangtawee, nickname Aly, has been working as a tourist guide since 2009. He lives in Chiang Mai, and he has been guided to many popular destinations in Thailand like Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, Pattaya, Khao Yai national park, Sukhothai and Ayutthaya. He loves travelling to learn about new cultures, explore new places, and try cooking or tasting various kinds of foods. He also likes to study history, science and philosophy, and he is glad to share his knowledge with his clients to better understand our world. He can speak Thai, the northern Thai dialect and English.
Palita (or you can call her Nue) was born and brought up in Chiang Mai, and now she works as a professional English-speaking tour guide in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She has great knowledge about Thailand and would love to take you around. There are a lot of beautiful places in Thailand that tourists from all around the world can visit.
From USD 110 / Group
Important Information
- Fully refundable in case of any cancellation upto 2 days before the tour.