Wat Chedi Luang
Chiang Mai, ThailandThe most impressive temple in Chiang Mai's Old City — a massive ruined chedi (stupa) dating to 1391, once standing 90 metres tall before being damaged by an earthquake in the 1540s. The Emerald Buddha was housed here until 1475. Today the temple complex is home to the City Pillar and a unique 'Monk Chat' programme where visitors can speak with Buddhist monks daily.
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