What Wat is that? [Part 1]

There are so many Wat's around Chiang Mai that it would take days to see them all. Though most of them have been around a while, some are still having construction or repairs going on. Here are two of my favourites. [Though I've seen lots of others especially during the many walks where I am hopelessly lost- thinking I am headed in the right direction only to find that I've been going in the opposite one.] I am dubious about finding these Wats again, but you never know.

Here are two faves of mine. One is close by my new digs, and the second one- which has a very groovey garden with tables and chairs to chill out in- and though it is on the corner of a major intersection, it is really really peaceful in there.

WAT 1: Wat Phakhao-down the block from my digs

What I love about this place is the Buddha who is bathed in translucent light which  changes colour every 20 seconds...very trippy. Oh yeah and the kitzch little statues around the place- like this one at the entrance.

Translucent Buddha- will be purple soon. I love the lush carpets that lead up to the altar...and you can't see them, but on the right hand side leading up to the Buddha are 4 cement monks in prayer and chant position...










Thais love their gold Buddhas and this one [below] looks really old.