Wat Chetawan
Wat Chetawan is a small temple on the north side of Tha Phae Road facing Wat Mahawan. Also written as Wat Jetawan, this temple incorporates Burmese elements in the design of the three chedi in its compound. The chedi has a bell shape with characteristic flare in the base. The viharn is a large concrete structure that almost overwhelms the older chedis in the compound.
What to see
Admire the Burmese style elements in the architecture of Wat Chetawan. Guarding the entrance to the viharn is a pair of Chinthe, dog-like guardian lions of Burmese design. At each corner of the chedi are gilded, filigree parasols called chat.
Getting there
Wat Chetawan is located on the north side of Tha Phae Road, between Chiang Mai Soi 2 and Soi 3, to the east of the old city. On the opposite side of the road is Wat Mahawan.
Nearby Sights
Wat Mahawan
Tha Phae Gate
Wat Muen Lan
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Viharn of Wat Chetawan (24 October 2006)
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Location of Wat Chetawan in Chiang Mai
Front view of the viharn with its pair of chinthe (24 October 2006)
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One of the chedi of Wat Chetawan (24 October 2006)
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Gilded parasol of Wat Chetawan (24 October 2006)
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Two chedi of Wat Chetawan (24 October 2006)
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Chedi of Wat Chetawan (24 October 2006)
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Wat Chetawan (24 October 2006)
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Wat Jetawan at sunset
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