Wihan Lek, Wat Buppharam
Wihan Lek, Wat Buppharam is a Buddhist temple in Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province. Wihan Lek, Wat Buppharam is situated nearby to the Buddhist temple Wihan Yai, Wat Buppharam, as well as near Ho Monthian Tham.Photo: กสิณธร ราชโอรส, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Type: Buddhist temple
- Description: structure in Wat Buppharam, Chiang Mai
- Also known as: “Small Wihan, Wat Buppharam, Chiang Mai” and “Wihan Lek, Wat Buppharam, Chiang Mai”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Wat Buppharam and Ho Monthian Tham.
Wat Buppharam
Buddhist temple
Photo: กสิณธร ราชโอรส, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Wat Buppharam is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Founded in 1497 by King Kaew, the temple was where Kawila began a ritual circumambulation of Chiang Mai to reoccupy it after two centuries of Burmese rule.
Ho Monthian Tham
Buddhist temple
Photo: กสิณธร ราชโอรส, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ho Monthian Tham is a Buddhist temple.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chiang Mai and Nong Pa Khrang.
Chiang Mai
Photo: Tevaprapas, CC BY 3.0.
Chiang Mai is the hub of northern Thailand. On a plain at an elevation of 316 m, surrounded by mountains and lush countryside, it is much greener and quieter than the capital and has a cosmopolitan air and a significant expatriate population, all factors which have led many from Bangkok to settle permanently in this "rose of the north".
Nong Pa Khrang
Town
Nong Pa Khrang is a tambon of Mueang Chiang Mai District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a population of 8,423 people. The tambon contains seven mubans. Nong Pa Khrang is situated 3 km east of Wihan Lek, Wat Buppharam.
Chang Phueak
Town
Chang Phueak is a tambon of Mueang Chiang Mai District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The tambon is home to the Chiang Mai National Museum, which traces northern Thai history and culture. Chang Phueak is situated 3½ km northwest of Wihan Lek, Wat Buppharam.
Wihan Lek, Wat Buppharam
- Categories: vihara, building, place of worship, and religion
- Location: Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province, Northern Thailand, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
18.78803° or 18° 47′ 17″ northLongitude
98.99806° or 98° 59′ 53″ eastOpen location code
7MCWQXQX+66OpenStreetMap ID
way 1539634887OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worshipOpenStreetMap feature
building=yesWikidata ID
Q140931022
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Wihan Lek, Wat Buppharam from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Wihan Lek, Wat Buppharam” goes by many names.
- Thai: “วิหารเล็ก วัดบุพพาราม จังหวัดเชียงใหม่”
- Thai: “วิหารเล็ก วัดบุพพาราม”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Wat Saen Fang and Freedom Yoga.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Mr. Pierre money exchange and The Story.
Chiang Mai Province: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Chiang Mai, Mae Rim, Samoeng, and Chiang Dao.
Curious Buddhist Temples to Discover
Uncover intriguing Buddhist temples from every corner of the globe.