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Wat Phra Kaew, Chiang Rai

History

Wat Phra Kaew is the original home of the Emerald Buddha, now housed in Bangkok's temple of the same name.

What to see

The museum has a variety of jade Buddha images and other artifacts.

Getting there

The temple is in the center of town.

Updated: April 30, 2012.

Wat Phra Kaew Chiang Rai Buddha

Wat Phra Kaew Buddha image.

Wat Phra Kaew Chiang Rai pillars

Red pillars and the Phra Chao Lang Thong Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew.

Wat Phra Kaew Chiang Rai jade Buddha

Jade Buddha in the museum of Wat Phra Kaew.

Wat Phra Kaew Chiang Rai Emerald Buddha

Copy of the Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew.