Orange Cloth

This is the main "temple" on the grounds. The orange cloth that is wrapped around the spire is considered untouchable once tied by a monk. This is a useful way to save trees (no joke) and old monuments because its considered a desicration to buddha to unwrap the cloth. Notice the green inspirational quote attached to the tree...

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Deep Thoughts

March 8th 2006
These quotes were taken from the grounds of Wat U Mong ... read more

Asia » Thailand » North-West Thailand » Chiang Mai

A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more

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