Wat Huay Pla Kang in Chiang Rai, also known as “Big Buddha of Chiang Rai”, is known for its enormous white statue of Guanyin. The recently built temple sits on a hill in the rural area North of Chiang Rai town. Wat Huay Pla Kang is a mix of Thai Lanna and Chinese styles. On the grounds are a huge statue of Guanyin, a nine tiered pagoda and a Thai temple. Surrounded by green hills, Big Buddha of Chiang Rai is a great place to watch the sunset. Visit early morning or late afternoon to enjoy the serene, peaceful atmosphere. A free shuttle bus from the car park takes visitors to the base of the Guanyin statue. Giant Guanyin statue The temple is known for its enormous white statue of Guanyin, often referred to as “Big Buddha of Chiang Rai”. The image represents Guanyin, the Chinese Goddess of Mercy. The statue sits of top of a mound. A flight of stairs lined with Chinese dragons leads to the image. Seated on a pedestal of Lotus flower petals, the Guanyin statue rises 90 meters into the air.
Gosh ! That was a big Buddha ! Good to see you looking happy and confident in this video, especially re the scooter - and you are RIGHT with reverese p[arking, everyone else is WRONG !! I always reverse into car park spaces and can 't believe the mess peopel get into trying to reverse out tired after a long day's shopping, with tetchy kids in the car, and realizing it's got dark since they pulled in !! And I just start the negine and drive out .... lol
I generally bypass those restaurants which quadruple charge because of the location but we had to eat at one in Paradise Cave Vietnam, so I chose the cheapest (£3) meal and it turned out to be superb, so I wished I'd tried something else :-) Good to see you're enjoying the scooter, it made our Vietnam trip so much better, so glad my wife enjoyed riding pillion.
@@nanwithabackpack I just put up our second Vietnam video, the one where my wife has her first go as pillion and it's great to see her reaction when I ask her how it went.
Just be aware, we have had some Aussie tourists in Bali recently, but am sure it the same in Thailand, many holiday insurances do NOT cover you for riding scooters and bikes, they have had to go fund me for the thousands of dollars for repatriation. Check the small print is my advice 😊
That was a spectacular trip you took us on. x
Thank you 🙏
Wat Huay Pla Kang in Chiang Rai, also known as “Big Buddha of Chiang Rai”, is known for its enormous white statue of Guanyin. The recently built temple sits on a hill in the rural area North of Chiang Rai town.
Wat Huay Pla Kang is a mix of Thai Lanna and Chinese styles. On the grounds are a huge statue of Guanyin, a nine tiered pagoda and a Thai temple.
Surrounded by green hills, Big Buddha of Chiang Rai is a great place to watch the sunset. Visit early morning or late afternoon to enjoy the serene, peaceful atmosphere.
A free shuttle bus from the car park takes visitors to the base of the Guanyin statue.
Giant Guanyin statue
The temple is known for its enormous white statue of Guanyin, often referred to as “Big Buddha of Chiang Rai”. The image represents Guanyin, the Chinese Goddess of Mercy.
The statue sits of top of a mound. A flight of stairs lined with Chinese dragons leads to the image. Seated on a pedestal of Lotus flower petals, the Guanyin statue rises 90 meters into the air.
Thank you so very much for the information can I use it in my videos description? So informative 🥰
Gosh ! That was a big Buddha ! Good to see you looking happy and confident in this video, especially re the scooter - and you are RIGHT with reverese p[arking, everyone else is WRONG !! I always reverse into car park spaces and can 't believe the mess peopel get into trying to reverse out tired after a long day's shopping, with tetchy kids in the car, and realizing it's got dark since they pulled in !! And I just start the negine and drive out .... lol
I always reverse park. 😃
I generally bypass those restaurants which quadruple charge because of the location but we had to eat at one in Paradise Cave Vietnam, so I chose the cheapest (£3) meal and it turned out to be superb, so I wished I'd tried something else :-) Good to see you're enjoying the scooter, it made our Vietnam trip so much better, so glad my wife enjoyed riding pillion.
So glad I got the scooter. 😃
@@nanwithabackpack I just put up our second Vietnam video, the one where my wife has her first go as pillion and it's great to see her reaction when I ask her how it went.
Wow you drive up by self? How long it’s takes drive up.. Good job Sonja.
From Chiang Rai it was only a short distance. I really enjoyed the ride. 😃
@@nanwithabackpack nice!
@@nanwithabackpack coming on 4th!
That was expensive for that meal then what you normally pay
Yes 👍
Just be aware, we have had some Aussie tourists in Bali recently, but am sure it the same in Thailand, many holiday insurances do NOT cover you for riding scooters and bikes, they have had to go fund me for the thousands of dollars for repatriation. Check the small print is my advice 😊
I will check mine. I’m sure I remember reading that it was covered on mine. But I will definitely double check.
@@nanwithabackpack Nice one xx
Namo budhaye jai bhim ☸️💫🙏
Sorry I don’t understand.
First time you’ve been ripped off .how much was the meal ,didn’t look very tasty
The meal was ok but yes unfortunately the park was a little disappointing.