This elaborate window is decorated by religious figures   (111k)	All these details reflect the fact that Chiang Mai was the capital of the Lanna Kingdom in 12th-18th Century.  (113k)	These gold umbrellas signify that bone fragments from the Buddha are housed here (79k)
Murals on the walls of Wat tell the life story of Buddha (115k)	These colorful murals surround the Wat.  (118k)	More murals  (96k)
Yet more murals   (99k)	Emerald Buddha  (99k)	This naga stretches the length of this 306-step stairway. This is typical in Buddhist structures (102k)

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