NORTHERN THAILAND CHIANG RAI

PICTURE : WAT PHRA SINGH


BLESSED ROUTE OF NINE SACRED STUPAS (PHRA THAT)

Many chedis or stupas contain holy relics, pieces of bone of the historical Buddha. In Northern and Northeastern Thailand, these chedis are called ‘phra that’.

In Thai culture, nine is considered to be an auspicious number. Residents of the ancient city of Wiang Yonnok Nakaphan in the ancient Lanna Thai kingdom of Northern Thailand and their descendants believe that a merit-making pilgrimage to the following nine sacred sites with the word ‘chom’ in their name will bring good luck. Individuals who complete the journey will be blessed with success in work, prosperity and a good life.

• Phra That Doi Chom Thong, Chiang Rai district
• Phra That Chom Mok Kaeow, Mae Lao district
• Phra That Chom Phor, Wiang Pa Pao district
• Phra That Chom Chaeng, Mae Ruay district
• Phra That Chom Wae, Paan district
• Phra That Chom Chor, Toeng district
• Phra That Chom Kitti, Chiang Saen district
• Phra That Chom Chan, Mae Chan district
• Phra That Chom Sak, Chiang Rai district

NINE SACRED TEMPLES OF CHIANG RAI

• Wat Klang Wiang temple
• Wat Ngam Muang
• Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong
• Wat Phra Kaeow
• Wat Phra Singh
• Wat Ming Muang
• Wat Moong Muang
• Wat Sriket
• Wat Sriboonruang

Contact information:
TAT Northern Office – Region 2
Areas of responsibility: the provinces of Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrae, Nan
Tel: 053 717433, 7446745
Fax: 053 717434
E-mail: tatchrai@tat.or.th
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