Wat Phan Tao

Wat Phan Tao is a Buddhist temple in , northern . It is situated on Prapokklao Road, Mueang Chiang Mai district, in the centre of the old city.
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  • Type: Buddhist temple
  • Description: Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai province, Thailand
  • Address: Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200
  • Wheelchair access: limited

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Wat Chedi Luang and Buddhist Manuscript Library and Museum.

Buddhist temple
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is a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of , . The current temple grounds were originally made up of three temples — , Wat Ho Tham and Wat Sukmin. is situated 100 metres southwest of Wat Phan Tao.

Museum
Photo: Fumihiko Ueno, CC BY 3.0.

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is a royal monument dedicated to Kings Mangrai, Ramkhamhaeng, and Ngam Mueang, considered the founding fathers of Lanna Kingdom. It is located in the center of Chiang Mai and was designed and cast by national artist Kaimook Chuto to commemorate the founding of the city. is situated 280 metres north of Wat Phan Tao.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chiang Mai and Chang Phueak.

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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".

Town
is a tambon of Mueang Chiang Mai District, in Chiang Mai Province, . The tambon is home to the , which traces northern Thai history and culture. is situated 3 km north of Wat Phan Tao.

Town
is a tambon of Mueang Chiang Mai District, in Chiang Mai Province, . In 2005 it had a population of 13,144 people. The tambon contains six villages. is situated 4 km southeast of Wat Phan Tao.

Wat Phan Tao

Latitude
18.78769° or 18° 47′ 16″ north
Longitude
98.98745° or 98° 59′ 15″ east
Open location code
7MCWQXQP+3X
Open­Street­Map ID
way 243018378
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­limited
Wiki­data ID
Q20475796
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Thai—“Wat Phan Tao” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “潘道寺”
  • Chinese: “盼道寺”
  • German: “Wat Phan Tao”
  • Japanese: “パンタウ寺 (ワット・パンタウ)”
  • Korean: “왓 판 타오”
  • Thai: “Wat Phan Tao”
  • Thai: “วัดพันเตา”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Sunday Market (Walking Street) and Wat Chedi Luang Monk Chat.

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