Wat Umong Mahathera Chan

4 Miles Macdonald - 9 months ago

This place is very old, built around 1297,it has an air of peace and tranquilty about it, good place to bring a book to read at the shaded tables in the grounds. Buddhist philosophy is presented on plaques tied to trees. It is actually a meditation training center also.

3 dave williams - 5 months ago

Pretty nice, with some signs around with supposedly enlightened sayings, however, only one sign really mattered. It was the one that pointed out that women were not allowed. It said in Thai, "water well... women no enter". Why women? Why not men too? There is nothing in the original text to support this misogyny. Other than this, the place was quite pleasant.

4 Chartviboon C.watananun - 4 years ago

This temple was built about the same time as Wat Chiang man (the first Buddhist temple in Chiangmai). This temple also built by Three Kings who founded the city of Chiangmai. Two very old stupas are still exist in the temple. Nowadays this temple is opened for people who interested in Vipassana practice with accommodations for both Thais and foreigners.

5 Brad C - 3 months ago

A nice Temple with garden that has various signs of Buddhist affirmations to read and contemplate. Some of the structures date back 700 years.

5 Veggies Hamster - 6 months ago

Beautiful temple with lanna style

5 Arnold Aguilar - 8 months ago

Every Saturday and Sunday, chanting and meditation start at 1pm for two hours. Very solemn. I always find calmness and happiness at Wat Umongmahatherachan. Regular meditators are warm,welcoming and super-nice.
Helpful hint: be there at 1245

5 Nitikorn Poosri - 2 years ago

Tranquil. There are some small cottages for people who want to practice medication alone. You should visit the 9-face Buddha image too.