Wat Bupparam, Chiang Mai

History

What to see

The ornate, two-story Hor Monthientham surrounded by statues of guardian creatures is a mish-mash of styles with no architectural significance but it is fun to look around. To the right of the building is a small, traditional viharn and a gate leading to a hall where the Thun Jai Buddha statue is enshrined. Visitors can receive a blessing from a monk there and have a yellow sai-sin cord tied around their wrist in exchange for a donation.

Getting there

Walk east from Thapae Gate along Thapae Road for a few minutes and the temple is on the right.

Updated: December 2, 2010.

Wat Bupparam Chiang Mai guardian creature

Wat Bupparam guardian creature.

Wat Bupparam Chiang Mai Thun Jai Buddha

Monk with Wat Bupparam's Thun Jai Buddha.

Wat Bupparam Chiang Mai Hor Monthientham

Wat Bupparam Hor Monthientham.