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Wat Umong or The Tunnel Chiang Mai Temple

On our private Chiang Mai tour, you can visit Wat Umong.

HD01: Private Tour Sunrise at Doi Suthep Temple, Doi Suthep Tour, Wat Pha Lat, Wat Umong or “Tunnel Temple" and include Khao soi test

HD03: Private Tour Umong Temple , Phalat Temple and Monk Chanting at Doi Suthep Temple

HD04: Private cultural tour of Hidden Chiang Mai City Temple including lunch

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Our client is amazed by a broken pagoda in Wat Umong, Chaing Mai.

Our client is amazed by a broken Buddha statue in Wat Umong, Chaing Mai.

Wat Umong Chiang Mai-“The Tunnel Temple”

A Stunning Beautiful temple of tourist in Chiang Mai

Wat Umong temple was specially built by imitation of nature, a cave in the jungel, a tunnel that resembled a cave. generally had a naturally peaceful place designed for both walking and sitting meditation.

The temple was built in 1297 by King Mengrai, the first Lanna dynasty. Wat Umong is unique in that the resident monks live in a very natural setting and occasionally feed the deer that live in the area. It is also possible to practice meditation at Wat Umong and to learn from the monks.

Wat Umong Chiang Mai-“The Tunnel Temple”

Wat Umong Suan Puthatham is a 700-year-old Buddhist temple.

Wat Umong temple or tunnel temple features elaborate construction, including a massive stupa and maze-like passageways inlaid with 13th-century wall murals. The natural environment known as Jungle, which spans 15 acres (6ha), is a great spot to explore, where you may observe a replica of the Ashoka Pillar, a Lanna Dynasty monument. This temple is located near the base of Doi Suthep mountain. Many resident monks live in the stunning environment, with its vast expanse, and enjoy sunbathing in the afternoon sun while feeding the wild deer, fish, and turtles. There is a gallery of old Buddhist sculptures, such as the hungry Bodhisattva, in the temple, as well as a vibrant collection of historical art and texts.