Wat Ku Tao

Wat Ku Tao or Wat Veru Vanaram is a in , . The temple was built around 1390 according to Tamnan Phra Chao Liap Lok The temple is known for its distinctive , which was built in the Yunnanese style, arranged in a series of five diminishing spheres that represent the five historical and future Buddhas.
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  • Type: Buddhist temple
  • Description: Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Also known as: “Wat Welu Wanaram”
  • Address: Ku Tao Road, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Thep Montien and Wat Chiang Man.

Buddhist temple
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is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 430 metres southeast of Wat Ku Tao.

Buddhist temple
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is a Buddhist temple inside the old city of , in northern Thailand. is situated 1 km south of Wat Ku Tao.

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 700 metres south of Wat Ku Tao.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chang Phueak and Chiang Mai.

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.

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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, . In 2005 it had a population of 8,423 people. The tambon contains seven mubans. is situated 4 km east of Wat Ku Tao.

Wat Ku Tao

Latitude
18.80257° or 18° 48′ 9″ north
Longitude
98.98864° or 98° 59′ 19″ east
Open location code
7MCWRX3Q+2F
Open­Street­Map ID
way 665826690
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Wiki­data ID
Q28405190
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In Other Languages

From Japanese to Thai—“Wat Ku Tao” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “ワット・クータオ”
  • Thai: “วัดกู่เต้า”

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Highlights include West gate to municipal stadium and Outdoor petangque field.

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