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If you are looking for a holiday destination that offers a sense of peace and is full of historical charm, "Wat Suan Dok" or Wat Buppharam is a must-see. This temple was formerly a royal park of the Lanna kings. Before becoming a royal monastery that combines art and stories of the Chiang Mai rulers completely.
The Chedis of the Northern Royal Family: The most prominent image of Wat Suan Dok is the large group of clean white pagodas. It is the place where the ashes of the Chiang Mai rulers and almost all of the Northern Royal Family are kept (especially the early Thipchakrathiwong dynasty). When the evening sunlight hits the white Chedi group, it creates a beautiful and sacred image. Suitable for walking around and admiring the applied Lanna architecture and reminiscing about the history of the North.
The Main Viharn and Living Paintings: The highlight is the "Main Viharn", which is one of the largest open halls in Chiang Mai. Inside is enshrined Phra Chao Kao Tue, a large and beautiful Buddha image. But what makes this place more special than others is that in another Viharn, there are unique murals. In the past, skilled craftsmen inserted the faces of real people in history into paintings of the Buddha's history and way of life. Makes the characters in the picture look more dimensional than general murals. Reflecting the integration between the world of faith and the identity of people in that era wonderfully.
Visiting Wat Suan Dok on holidays will not only allow you to see the beauty of the golden pagoda that contains the Buddha's relics. But also experience the roots and pride of the people of Chiang Mai. It is an activity that fills the mind with happiness and receives knowledge at the same time. Suitable for cultural tourists who want to access the essence of Lanna.
