Wat U-Mong |
Wat U-Mong is built in the foothills of the heavily forested Suthep Mountain in the west of the city, near Chiang Mai University. This famous meditation temple is unique in its large tunnel-like construction. The temple and its tunnels were built in the late 14th century. Wat U-Mong is known for its concrete Buddha who is shown to be seated and fasting, and the hundreds of Buddhist proverbs posted on trees throughout its grounds.
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Wat U-Mong is built in the foothills of the heavily forested Suthep Mountain in the west of the city, near Chiang Mai University. This famous meditation temple is unique in its large tunnel-like construction. The temple and its tunnels were built in the late 14th century. Wat U-Mong is known for its concrete Buddha who is shown to be seated and fasting, and the hundreds of Buddhist proverbs posted on trees throughout its grounds.