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| It was so good to catch up with Peter Yoong over a few days in Chiang Mai. He was on his Stage 4 World Tour from Japan, back to Malaysia. This should be his Day 223 since his tour began from Tokyo. This photo was taken outside Royal Peninsula Hotel in the morning. |
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| Breakfast at Nai To Congee Shop was superb @ https://maps.app.goo.gl/5yV1EQB5Vys5gdp36 |
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| Cosy shop with retro deco |
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| They have a good collection of television, mostly from the 1980's? |
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| One for the memory |
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| Chiang Mai Gate |
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| One of the many ancient stupas or chedi around Chiang Mai |
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| Wat Chedi Luang was originally built by King Saen Muang Ma in the 14th century to house his father's ashes |
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| View from the right |
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| The view from the back. Note there are no steps to the Golden Buddha. It could have weathered off through time. |
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| View from the left. Note some of the elephant statues had fallen off |
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| Carriages at Wat Chedi Luang. We wonder if it can be pulled by a Brompton? |
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| The moat outside the city walls; near Buak Had Public Park |
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| Buak Had Public Park @ https://maps.app.goo.gl/pTGZJxvQGawRBqPZ9 |
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| The park was a popular place. Besides the usual joggers, we spotted people doing yoga, sun tanning, napping etc. There's even a small open air gym in one corner of the park |
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| Arriving in Umong Temple, built in 1297 |
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| We parked and locked our bikes within the temple grounds before starting our tour |
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| Chedi or stupa above the tunnel |
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| The temple is famous for the tunnel, supposedly built to keep a famous but deranged monk from wandering into the forests for days. Rumours has it that King Mangrai ordered the interior walls to be painted with scenes of the forests to keep him calm. You can spot the chedi in the photo. |
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| You can explore the temple grounds for free but to enter the tunnel, a small fee of THB20 is required |
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| There's a Buddha at the end of this tunnel |
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| Some other intersection of the tunnel |
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| Some sections of the tunnel has collapsed |
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| Another entrance to the tunnel |
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| Ruins |
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| Wat Jedyod, built in the 15th century by the orders of King Tilokkarat. The name Jedyod aka 7 is derived from the 7 chedis or stupas on the main ubosot |
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| The outer walls are decorated with 70 Theawada figures in different postures |
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| The viharn with the 7 chedis on top |
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| The largest chedi in this temple ground houses the ashes of King Tilokkarat. It was built in 1487. |
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| One of the 2 chedis that is in ruins |
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| Ratchawong Lane 3 Alley @ https://maps.app.goo.gl/XeGu6QRqLoeYvY1T6 |
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| Another view of the canal |
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| Chinatown @ https://maps.app.goo.gl/15As411ZehsWAYp1A |
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| Tried the Michelin recommended yu tiau @ https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZA38N3Aa1haftYaQ6 |
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| Dinosaur shaped yu tiau @ THB20 per piece |
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| There are other shapes to choose from but there's a distinct ammonia smell on the fried dough |
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| 4 years recommended by Michelin |
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| Preserved heritage building at Ton Lam Yai Market |
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| Rote Yiam Beef Noodle @ THB50. There was only about 5 thinly sliced beef and possible 4 tablespoons of noodles |
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| Also 4 times recommended by Michelin |
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| The owner and her trade @ https://maps.app.goo.gl/F4Z42SBd7qGbA65V8 |
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| Three Kings Monument |
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| Lanna Folklife Centre |
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| Mana's Best Mango Sticky Rice for tea time @ https://maps.app.goo.gl/djwXCdxyXirY7EQYA |
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| They are really the best in Chiang Mai. The owner actually taste every single mango before serving them |
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| They also have durian sticky rice which was even better! |
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| After a few rounds of sticky rice, we returned to our hotel for an afternoon nap before hitting the streets again for dinner! Here we are at Cowboy Hat Lady's stall near Chang Phueak Market |
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| She serves delicious Pork Trotter Rice with innards |
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| Look at how beautiful she is! |
