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On Wua Lai Road, in an old community famous for Chiang Mai's silverware, there is a place that is like a spiritual center and the pinnacle of Lanna art, "Wat Sri Suphan," a tourist attraction that amazes visitors with the "first silver sanctuary in the world," which is considered an important landmark that combines religious beliefs and local wisdom in an amazing way.
This silver sanctuary was built to replace the old, dilapidated one, with the idea of using silver and aluminum materials to decorate the entire building, both inside and out. This architectural work is the work of the ten artisan groups of silverware in the Muen San-Wua Lai community, who joined together to engrave elaborate patterns, whether it is a picture of the Buddha's history or a pattern of plants that is full of Dharma meanings. When the sunlight hits, the texture of the silver metal shines brightly against the blue sky, creating a feeling that is solemn and exquisitely indescribable.
In addition to the beauty of the sanctuary, Wat Sri Suphan is also a learning center that helps to conserve and preserve the "wisdom of silverware" to remain with Chiang Mai. On holidays, tourists can watch the process of silver embossing from real craftsmen and buy good quality silverware as souvenirs as well.
Good to know: Because it is a sanctuary built according to strict ancient Lanna traditions, there is a rule that "women are not allowed inside the silver sanctuary," but ladies can fully admire the beauty and delicacy of the embossed patterns from the outside. The external beauty is enough to make your holiday trip to Wat Sri Suphan a truly special and happy memory.
