Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan
The historic square heart of the Lanna Kingdom, enclosed by ancient moats and brick walls.
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4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Chiang Mai Old City
Welcome to the historic epicenter of Northern Thailand, the Chiang Mai Old City. As we stand within this nearly perfect square of roughly one point five kilometers on each side, we are stepping into a living museum that dates…
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The architectural definition of the Old City is most visible in its perimeter defenses. The walls we see today are largely reconstructions from the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, built upon the foundations laid…
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Within the confines of these walls lie over thirty temples, each acting as a node of spiritual and communal life. To understand the cooking culture of Chiang Mai, one must understand the temple culture, as historically, the…
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As we conclude our orientation to the Chiang Mai Old City, it is worth reflecting on the name 'Chiang Mai' itself, which translates to 'New City.' For over seven hundred years, it has carried this name, a reminder of its founding…
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What is Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan?
Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 18.7871, 98.9868 |
| Last updated |
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