Wat Muen Nguen Kong
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Dan Maarek
Tel Aviv, Israel15,902 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2018
We were in Chiang Mai for 5 days last November for Yi Peng (Flying Lantern Festival) and Loy Krathong (Floating Lantern Festival), and we had planned a 3 day Temple circuit in the Old City.

We had pin pointed the most famous ones like Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara and Wat Phra Singh which are amazing.
We were on our way from Wat Phra Singh to the public park: Buak Hard Public Park and we knew there were 2 temples, kind of hidden gems, not really visited but really appreciated according to the reviews.

It would have been a pity to miss them, so we stopped by them, this one being one of the two, the other one being Wat Puak Hong that I'll review next.

I have attached several pictures, hoping to give kind of a feeling of this place..

However I wouldn't recommend to go there specially for it as there many more beautiful Temples in the Old City of Chiang Mai and this one is not in the top 5 famous ones,.

Still and as I wrote it is a nice, serene island of peace...

I remember that after these 2 temples and the park we stopped to have a well deserved Massage break (aromatic oil massage) to relax from this long day walk.
Perfect break to continue our Temple Circuit in the Old City.
Written 11 October 2019
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Epic-Traveller
Rushden, UK4,477 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 • Solo
This is a gem of a temple, off the beaten path. Set in a peaceful area surrounded by greenery. There’s no tourists here on a Wednesday at 12:30!

Although nothing like Wat Pho in Bangkok, this temple area has its very own reclining Buddha. Walk into the building (being mindful to respect Thai culture and religion and remove your shoes) and you will see the large golden Buddha in a room with lots of paintings each depicting their own story.

Worth a quick visit here if you’ve got a scooter and you’re in the local area!

No smoking in temple areas!
Written 13 March 2019
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Samual20
Chandigarh, India176 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2018
With a variety of Culture , land of happy people and so on, glad to see the different culture and hospitality.
Written 18 December 2018
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LarRanTravels
Flint, TX622 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2018 • Solo
This Wat is located on the Western side of the old city & is very well kept. There is a nice reclining Buddha but some of the buildings are closed.
Written 13 July 2018
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TravelerTrecker
Houston842 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017 • Friends
Beautiful little temple with exquisite lattice-work.
Doors, interior and windows are very nice. The chedi has Burmese architecture that makes it is different from the others. Some wealthy Chiang Mai families provide financial support to the temple. To find it, you have to deviate from the Ratchamanka road to Samlan and get into a close by, small, narrow, and safe street in the old town. There are signs that lead to the temple.
Lovely! We did not see other tourist. It is very quiet and with nice trees.

One of our days in Chiang Mai was dedicated to visit the five most important temples in the city (Chiang Man, Phra Sing, Chedi Lunag, Suan Dok, Srisuphan) . Another day was dedicated to visit small temples that are considered splendid and unique jewels of Chiang Mai. Wat Muen Ngon Kong is one of them.
Written 3 December 2017
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jeff1955malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia5,283 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Solo
it is a quiet temple and not too many tourist come to this side of the old city. the architecture and design is really good and intricate. it is actually a hidden gem in the old city. the compound is peaceful and calm and monks are meditating under trees and corridors.
Written 10 August 2017
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Nomadman411978
London, UK3,169 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2016 • Solo
Fine and immaculately maintained temple. The large reclining Buddha is the standout feature and the army of kneeling plaster female figures surrounding the walls of the assembly hall is a nice touch.
Written 16 August 2016
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jackmoore93
Bath, UK861 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2016 • Couples
One of the main reasons I like this temple is due to its charismatic influences aswell as the fact it is hidden down a seemingly deserted lane. Okay it's not the most impressive of temples compared to some of the main temples in Chiang Mai but seeing as the old city is so small to walk around it is worth the 15 minute trek from the centre.
Written 1 May 2016
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Sarakit C
Ko Kret, Thailand761 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2015
The highlights are the large reclining Buddha and the wall murals housed in Lanna or nothern-style architecture buildings. Must be a popular temple as there it ws very crowded. Interesting are the groups of visiting school students being lectured by monks on the teaching of Buddha.
Written 23 November 2015
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Christopher L
Dalian, China48 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2014 • Solo
Really Charming, great architecture. Nothing too special but really well looked after. This was close to my guest house so I checked it out.
Written 6 August 2014
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