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Wat Muen Lan

Wat Muen Lan is the first temple you reach upon crossing Tha Phae Gate into the old city. It is just a small wat. The ho trai, or manuscript house, bears elements of Burmese-inspired style. The ho trai is square and built of teak while its base is stucco.

What to see

The Burmese-style ho trai is worth a look. It is located next to the small viharn. Next to the ho trai is the whitewashed chedi of the wat. Admire the gilded sum over the windows and doorway in the form of coiled naga.

Getting there

Wat Muen Lan is located on the north side of Ratchadamnoen Road, west of Tha Phae Gate. It is the first temple you see after passing through the gate.

Nearby Sights

  • Tha Phae Gate
  • Wat Sum Pow
  • Wat Phan On



  • Viharn of Wat Muen Lan (24 October 2006)
    © Timothy Tye

    Location of Wat Muen Lan in Chiang Mai






    Viharn of Wat Muen Lan, side view (24 October 2006)
    © Timothy Tye


    Ho trai of Wat Muen Lan (24 October 2006)
    © Timothy Tye


    Viharn and ho trai of Wat Muen Lan (24 October 2006)
    © Timothy Tye


    Ho trai of Wat Muen Lan (24 October 2006)
    © Timothy Tye


    Chedi of Wat Muen Lan (24 October 2006)
    © Timothy Tye


    Sum at the door of the ho trai of Wat Muen Lan (24 October 2006)
    © Timothy Tye


    Tim and Chooi Yoke at Wat Muen Lan (24 October 2006)
    © Timothy Tye

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