Wat Chai Yu, Chiang Mai, Thailand

On the way to Nimman Road from the Sunday Farmer's Market in Chiang Mai There is a special temple called Wat Chai Yu Unlike the old town full of tourists, there are more locals here The temple was ordered to be built by King Tilokaraj of Lanna in 1455 AD It is a very special temple form The Seven Pagodas Hall is modeled after the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya (Bodhgaya in India, where Buddha attained enlightenment). There are also a large stone pagoda and four small stone pagodas to the west, a group of five, in the form of the Indian Gaya Great Pagoda, two smaller bell-shaped pagodas, and seven spires representing the seven weeks that Buddha Shakyamuni spent in Bodhgaya after his enlightenment Next to the Seven Pagodas Hall, there is also a Bodhi tree planted. It is said that King Tilokaraj of Lanna asked the monks to transplant it from Ceylon. The branches and leaves are still lush, providing a large shade for the people praying in front of the temple. There are many incense burning under the tree, and many believers use sticks to support the giant tree to pray for blessings #Chiang Mai #Thailand #Good place for families