Wat Lam Chang

Wat Lam Chang is a Buddhist temple in , northern Thailand. Situated in the old city, the temple was established at the beginning of the 14th century by King Mangrai, the first king of Lan Na and founder of Chiang Mai.
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  • Type: Buddhist temple
  • Description: Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Also known as: “Wat Lamchang”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Wat Chiang Man and Yupparaj Wittayalai School.

Buddhist temple
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is a Buddhist temple inside the old city of , in northern Thailand. is situated 140 metres northwest of Wat Lam Chang.

School
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is the first in and a co-educational provincial government secondary school located in . is situated 210 metres southwest of Wat Lam Chang.

Buddhist temple
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is a in , , located just north of the walled city, outside the Chang Phueak Gate. The temple name Chiang Yuen consists of two words: chiang and yuen, together meaning the temple of "the city that stands ". is situated 410 metres northwest of Wat Lam Chang.

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 2½ km northwest of Wat Lam Chang.

Town
is a tambon of Mueang Chiang Mai District, in Chiang Mai Province, . In 2005 it had a population of 8,423 people. The tambon contains seven mubans. is situated 4 km east of Wat Lam Chang.

Wat Lam Chang

Latitude
18.79306° or 18° 47′ 35″ north
Longitude
98.99052° or 98° 59′ 26″ east
Open location code
7MCWQXVR+66
Open­Street­Map ID
way 265150050
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Wiki­data ID
Q18608494
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In Other Languages

From German to Thai—“Wat Lam Chang” goes by many names.
  • German: “Wat Lamchang”
  • Japanese: “ラムチャン寺”
  • Korean: “왓 람 창”
  • Thai: “วัดล่ามช้าง”

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Highlights include Paw Tonn and Friday Night Market.

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