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There exist so many ancient ruins throughout Thailand, with a number of those being in Chiang Rai, the most important thing to do right now may just be to memorise a couple of words in Thai. Chiang Rai has been said to contain the best of both world - city fun combined with rural scenery and a laid back attitude. For sure, the further north you travel in Thailand, the more untouched the people, places, and scenery. [more]
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Wat means temple. However, this can be used quite loosely and may include halls, monasteries, school rooms and sports grounds. Wat stands for a religious centre of any type and denomination, so even Muslim mosques, Christain churches, and other religious areas can be called wats.
Prang stands for a spire in the centre of a wat. A prang looks like a corn cob style of building or a tower like construction.
Chedi represents a Thai-style mound or bell shaped tower(s). Sometimes the word chedi translates into pagoda or stupa. Chedi usually contain either a Buddha image, the ashes of a king or a well respected monk, or perhaps both. Rich Thai people can construct their own small, square shaped chedi for their personal final resting place.
A Viharn can always be found as part of a wat. Buddha images and places of prayer make up the majority of a viharn. There may be any number of viharns in a wat. They may also be called wiharn, although the pronunciation remains the same regardless of the spelling of the word.
There exist a number of things to see within Chiang Rai itself. However, most of the beauty of Chiang Rai, lies in its central location. It makes a perfect place to base yourself whilst you head out to explore the surrounding areas such as Chiang Khong, Chiang Saen, the Golden Triangle, Mae Chan, Doi Mae Salong, and Mae Sai.
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