Dec 152008
 

small This Temple was locked up and appeared very quiet when I visited. It is a small Temple next to many of its near neighbours. It has a quaint ,Lanna style, Activities hall and a bell tower. Behing the Temple is a square Chedi that is presently under reconstruction.

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The main temple appears likely to be very old, with more of that original Lanna look to it.

Maybe my favourite feature at this Temple, was the relatively new looking plaster castings along the outer wall. for more photos visit our photobucket album here.

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Dec 112008
 

Located towards the northern end of Singharat road, this Wat is about 15 mins walk from the cafe and well worth it if beauty is what you like. Check out the Lanna style Vihara at the rear of the compound, not easily seen from the road or front of the Temple grounds.
The main temple itself has some stunning art work, both inside and out.

The front door way fit for any Royal Palace. the care and upkeep of many of the Temple grounds varies a lot throughout Chiang Mai.

Here you will see some nice touches around the place, like the pleasant little water garden just inside the front gate.
The Vihara next to the Temple has a very interesting 7 step roof design.

Behind the Temple is a medium sized Chedi under reconstruction at this present time.

I never cease to marvel at the bamboo scaffold favoured by local artisans.

There appears to be a third Vihara under construction at the very rear of the Temple grounds next to the gloriously decorated one pictured here.

The rear gateway opens onto Arak Soi 3 and it is the just a short walk over to Wat Bpaa Prao Nai.

For many more photos please visit our photobucket album here.

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Dec 042008
 

Seeing as I’ll be out and about tomorrow, I thought I’d give you an early update now.

As of 12 noon Friday, there will be 2 more rooms available for occupancy. Both are absolute bargains offering the occupants tremendous value for money.

Room 1

That’ll be room number 1:

That’s the one with 2 king size double beds

Just 62.5 baht a night each between 4 people.

Bargain room!

Now if that doesn’t tickle your imagination, try this next one…

Room 2And secondly, room number 2:

Our 150 baht a night double room.

Which boasts an unrivalled view of the garden next door and even more spectacular, a scenic view of Doi Suthep

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