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Visit Wat Doi Ngam Muang (Chiang Rai)
Presentation Wat Doi Ngam Muang
Wat Soi Ngam Muang temple is located on the hill behind the Wat Phra Kaew on top of which stands the Phra That Doi Jom Thong. It begins with a long staircase of 74 steps with naga handrails, a classic in the North of Thailand. Quite small, it consists of a main hall and a ruined chedi that is supposed to contain the ashes of King Meng Rai, founder of Chiang Rai. In front of the chedi stands a statue of the king.
Guide to visit Wat Doi Ngam Muang
No Admission fee
How to get to Wat Doi Ngam Muang ?
The temple is very close to the Wat Phra Kaew. To get there, take the road on the right of the temple (the one where the Chat Guesthousen is) and after 600 meters you will see the stairs of Soi Ngam Muang temple.Search visits in Thailand by destination
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Rules to respect when visiting a temple
Wat Doi Ngam Muang is a temple and when you visit a temple in Thailand there are some rules to know and follow :
- Dress properly (knees and shoulders should be covered)
- Take off your shoes when entering the buildings
- Be quiet
- Don't hug or kiss
- Don't point your feet to Buddha's image
- Don't smoke
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