Located just outside the walled area near Tha Phae Gate, Wat Buppharam is is an impressive Buddhist temple. It’s unique and brilliant ornate architecture makes it stand out from the surrounding buildings. Wat Buppharam was built in 1497, during the reign of Lanna King Muang Kaeo and since then it has gone through several renovations. The temple complex of Buppharam consists of an Ubosot, a central hall, two viharns, a pagoda and a well which supplies holy water. The pagoda (Chedi) is one of the oldest structures in the temple which was constructed almost 400 years ago in a Burmese style architecture of the Lanna Kingdom.
Wat Buppharam
Posted on: 19th February 2016
Highlights of Wat Buppharam
The small viharn, the room where prayers are performed, was also built in Lan Na Style during the 16th century. But the structure which we see today is not the original one as it was completely reconstructed in 1819. It houses a statue of Buddha which is more than three hundred years old. The larger viharn was built a couple of centuries ago and it has magnificent interiors consisting beautiful murals of Buddha’s life. The main building of the temple consists of two floors but it does not match with the traditional Lanna style. The ground floor houses a library which has many sacred scriptures and old books based on Buddhism. A large statue of Buddha can be found on the upper floor.
Practical Information
The Wat Buppharam temple is located just outside of security walls and can be easily accessed on bicycle or tuk-tuk from the older part of the city. However, the travelers looking for more comfort and freedom can book a car rental in Chiang Mai. The temple is open seven days a week between 6 am and 5 pm. Admission to the temple is free of cost. As it is a Buddhist wat, so it is advised to wear appropriate clothes for your visit to the temple.