Chiang Rai, Thailand

Wat Phra Kaew, Chiang Rai

Wat Phra Kaew, Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai

The Lanna temple where the Emerald Buddha was discovered in 1434, after lightning split open its old chedi. Once known as the Bamboo Forest Monastery, it now shelters a jade replica carved in 1991 and a small museum telling the famous image's story.

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Location

Coordinates: 19.91173, 99.82745

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