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
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Viharn of Wat Muen Lan (24 October 2006)
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Location of Wat Muen Lan in Chiang Mai
Viharn of Wat Muen Lan, side view (24 October 2006)
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Ho trai of Wat Muen Lan (24 October 2006)
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Viharn and ho trai of Wat Muen Lan (24 October 2006)
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Ho trai of Wat Muen Lan (24 October 2006)
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Chedi of Wat Muen Lan (24 October 2006)
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Sum at the door of the ho trai of Wat Muen Lan (24 October 2006)
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Tim and Chooi Yoke at Wat Muen Lan (24 October 2006)
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