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Wat Sam Phao

Wat Sam Phao is located west of Tha Pae Gate in the old city of Chiang Mai. It was built during the Mangrai Dynasty (1260-1578).  The name refers to a gold model of a Chinese junk which is said to be enshrined in the chedi. Notable are also the decorations on the gable's of the Viharn. Inside the temple building is a set of four Buddha images on the altar behind a curtain.  We visited during Songkran 2007, hence the mounts of sand with prayer flags and sticks outside the temple building. 

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