Wat Si Don Chai — Local services in Chiang Mai Province

I CANNOT believe how few people visit Wat Si Don Chai - a splendid temple complex.

Wat Si Don Chai was built about 130 years ago, and during this past month (May 2019) it has been completely repainted. It is a joy to explore and offers a wealth of photographic opportunities.

There is a very large main hall, a number of interesting smaller buildings, Statues, accommodation blocks and a vast area for parking - when there is not a special event happening.

Wat Si Don Chai often has a variety of ceremonies going on, some of which take up the vast open areas.

There is a large stupa at the rear of the main hall, in an area which appears to be a small cemetery with a number of interesting tombs. The main hall is sometimes closed, as it was when I last visited.

Wat Si Don Chai is opposite the Pantip Plaza in the night bazaar area of Changklan Road - so very easy to find. Do go, you won't be disappointed.

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A bit in the shade of the famous Wat Nantharam in Chiang Kham is a temple which is almost across the street - Wat Don Chai. It is a beautiful Lanna-style temple with open doors, inviting people to come in. The interior contains several larger Buddha images which are lined up on the altar and a smaller image high up on the back wall above the large white Buddha image, securely placed in a glass container. Several modern but excellent Buddhist paintings are located towards the entrance of...

In Chiang Mai's embrace, Wat Si Don Chai stands with grace, A haven of heritage, a spiritual space. Founded in ages long past, a tale to trace, Buddhist echoes linger in this sacred place.

In the 19th century, its roots took hold, Crafted by hands, traditions to unfold. Wat Si Don Chai, a narrative bold, Whispers of devotion in each story told.

Within its walls, murals unfold, Chronicling history, vibrant and bold. A symphony of art and faith to behold, Wat Si Don Chai, where tales...