Chiang Mai｜The century-old Royal Wat Ramali, an ancient Buddhist temple that witnessed the rise and fall of the Lanna Dynasty

Near the north gate of the ancient city of Chiang Mai, there is an ancient Buddhist temple - Wat Ramali. Compared with the modern and magnificent Buddhist temples, it is small in scale and plain red and gray in color, and seems a little inconspicuous. However, this Wat Ramali is actually a century-old royal Buddhist temple that enshrines the ashes of the Lanna king, and the Buddha statue in the main hall contains relics hidden in its bun. Most Buddhist temples in Thailand are built facing east, but Wat Ramali faces south. Since the 14th century, its size has only been the main hall and the pagoda behind it, but it is an important Buddhist temple that has influenced the Buddhist culture in northern Thailand. There is a tree with golden leaves in the backyard, with silver coins on the leaves. It was originally a blessing tree, but later became a witness to the love commitment of couples. There are 12 zodiac animals next to the big pagoda. What’s special is that believers can worship according to their own zodiac sign. In addition, there is a custom of using roosters to fulfill vows in southern Thailand, and at Wat Ramali, you can also see many rooster sculptures fulfilling vows. In addition, you can also worship the Four-Faced Buddha here. The fusion of Hinduism, Brahmanism, and Buddhism has formed an inclusive culture where gods and Buddhas co-exist in the same temple to protect believers. 📍Address: 298/1 Manee Nopparat Rd, ตำบล ศรีภูมิ อำเภอ เมืองเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand #1月好去2025