Thailands main City in the North is famous for its temples. Chiang Mai has over 300 Buddhist Temples and the best is they are all in a walkable area. This is something we liked about Chiang Mai the whole old town city center is pretty much walkable, so no need to use any kind of transport. We visited some of the temples more unspoiled by tourism (yes even in Chiang Mai you can find such) and also the ones overrun by tourists. All in all Chaing Mai has to over anything from must-see attractions to those not until page 50 of your guide book.
The hidden gem we visited was Wat Muen Ngoen Kong a relatively huge compound with a golden Stupa and a lying Buddha. The more well-known one was Wat Phra Singh, an even bigger area with quite impressive structures. In Thailand Temples are a part of daily life, so is Buddhism. Every time we visited temples we could see monks during their routines and Thais practicing their belief. In all the countries we have been so far on our around the world trip, Religion played a more important role in the lives of their people than it usually does in some western countries. That becomes apparent in Temples and small Buddha shrines in Thailand beeing everywhere: in shops, at street corners, in front of malls, close by condos. This is something that struck us as we have seen it before in Togo and Benin, where Vodoo believes were also a part of daily lives and so where the voodoo shrines everywhere: at a market entrance, in front of houses, at the local gathering places. Both beliefs need some kind of sacrifice. In front of Buddha shrines, you can usually see some lit incense sticks and Fanta bottles with a straw (every drink comes with a straw in Thailand). Vodoo sacrifices can be a little more bloody as it has to be a living animal sometimes but also eggs and rice.
Негізгі бет Don't miss these! Temples of Chiang Mai, Thailand
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