The full name of the Buddhist temple Wat Phra Sing in Chiangmai is Wat Phra Singh Woramahaviharn. Chiangmai is one of the most important provinces in Northern Thailand. King Ananda Mahidol Rama VIII, the older brother of the present King Bhumibol Adulyadej Rama IX, bestowed the Phra Singh Temple in 1935 the status of a Royal temple of the first grade.
The Wat Phra Sing temple is located in the western part of the old city centre of Chiang Mai. The main entrance of the Wat Phra Sing temple is guarded by two big lions. This entrance is situated at the end of Rachadamnoen road which runs eastern to the Tapae Gate and to the Ping River.
Another famous Buddhist temple in Chiangmai is Wat Chedi Luang.

Wat Phra Singh Dictionary

Wat = Buddhist Temple
Phra = Buddhist Monk
singh = lion

Wat Phra Sing, Photo Gallery

Photo: Wat Phra Sing, Chiang Mai, picture 1: Viharn Luang. The original Viharn of Wat Phra Sing was replaced by the present building in 1925.

Photo: Wat Phra Sing, Chiang Mai, picture 2: Viharn Luang.

Photo: Wat Phra Sing, Chiang Mai, picture 3: Ho Trai, the temple library of Wat Phra Sing is a prime example of classical Lanna architecture and it is one of the most beautiful temple libraries in Thailand.

Photo: Wat Phra Sing, Chiang Mai, picture 4.

Photo: Wat Phra Sing, Chiang Mai, picture 5: The ubosot of Wat Phra Sing.

Photo: Wat Phra Sing, Chiang Mai, picture 6.

Photo: Wat Phra Sing, Chiang Mai, picture 7.

Photo: Wat Phra Sing, Chiang Mai, picture 8.