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Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is a Lanna-style Buddhist temple. The first element, Phra, means relic of
the Buddha (from phra which is an honor and what relic means). The
word Luang comes from ในหลวง (Nai Luang), a way of referring to the
Thai King, and indicates that the monument was sponsored by His
Majesty, usually for reconstruction or renovation. The temple is said to
hold a relic of the Buddha. Such relics are typically bones and ashes
believed to have been collected after the Buddha's cremation. The relic
is installed in the main Chedi of the temple. There are several bullet holes
in the temple, believed to have been thrown by legendary folk hero Nan
Thipchang, and ancestors of the House of Chao Chet Ton (Seven
Princes) who reigned Lanna as a Siamese Vassal during the Thonburi and Early-Mid Rattanokosin eras. .
Of high interest is the bronze statue of the Buddha in the ordination hall.
Visited Wat Phra That Lampang the van will take you to visit the Elephant Protection Center: The Elephant
Protection Center combines cultural interest with environmental protection. Elephants played a pivotal role
as pack animals during the heyday of the teak industry and, although that
era has passed, many pachyderms have been welcomed to the center
where visitors can see demonstrations of their ability to forestry activities
and try their hand at the care of these formidable animals. The main
objective of the Elephant Conservation National Institute is to promote
the protection of elephants in a sustainable way and preserve local
traditions for future generations. The Institute also aims to expand the type
of tourism offer in the province for which there is an involvement of animals
in activities related to tourism. Inside the center there is a squadron of
Elephants from the Royal Stable.
After visiting the Elephant Protection Center and having lunch in one of the local trattorias, the Van will take
you to the famous city of Chiang Mai also known as the Rose of the North. Now you will be free to explore
the city, enjoy a traditional Thai massage or savor the tastes and smells of northern Thai cuisine, visit the
Temples or the famous Flower Market.
Dinner and overnight in a 4 *

Day 5 - (Chiang Mai).
Dopo colazione visita ai Templi e alla vecchia Città di Chiang Mai
Con la caduta anche di Ayutthaya in mani birmane, la popolazione di
Chiang Mai fu deportata e la città rimase disabitata per 15 anni. In questo
periodo, a fungere da capitale del Regno Lanna fu la città di Lampang.
Formalmente, Chiang Mai divenne parte del Siam nel 1774 quando il Re
Thai Taksin la riconquistò dai birmani. Cresciuta sia dal punto di vista
culturale che economico, la città ha assunto il ruolo di capitale del nord della
Thailandia ed oggi è seconda per importanza alla sola Bangkok. Qui la
gente parla il Kham Muang, ossia il thailandese del nord o Lanna, ma a
livello scolastico è usato il Thailandese Centrale o di Bangkok.
Oggi visiterete:
1. Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep: Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is a
temple of Theravada Buddhism in Chiang Mai province. The
temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep", although this is
actually the name of the mountain on which it is located. It is
located 15 km from the city of Chiang Mai at over 1000mt above
sea level. From the temple there is a spectacular view of Chiang
Mai, making it a popular tourist destination. To get there or you
will have to climb over 300 steps the path is decorated with the
heads of Naga (a snake-shaped deity), but you can use the
elevator.

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