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Gawdapalin Pahto
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Bagan
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One of the oldest temples in the region and dating from 1211-34 AD. The name means platform where homage is paid |
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Mandalay Hill lion guard
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Mandalay
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Proud stone lion guards the entrance to Mandalay Hill |
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View from Mandalay Hill
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Mandalay
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Looking into the old moated city and former Royal Palace of Mandalay |
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Old city walls near the Mengri statue
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Chiang Rai
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These walls once enclosed a fort city. |
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Wat Chedi Luang Chiang Saen temple
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Chiang Saen
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School visitor to the temple, one of over 200 counted that day. Nearly time for lunch |
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Wat Chedi Luang Chiang Saen temple
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Chiang Saen
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Golden Buddha image inside the grand temple of this once former capital |
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Wat Chedi Luang Chiang Saen temple
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Chiang Saen
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Guide explains the religious significance of this very old and important temple |
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Chiang Saen museum
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Chiang Saen
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Old temple ruins can be found inside the grounds of the museum. |
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Chiang Saen museum
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Chiang Saen
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Interesting artefacts, like this Buddha image torso are on display. |
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Chiang Saen temples
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Chiang Saen
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This 1200 year old city has a number of interesting temples for the culture vulture to visit |
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Ancient Chiang Saen walls
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Chiang Saen
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View of the walls, probably around 1200 years old |
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Ancient walls of Chiang Saen
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Chiang Saen
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Ancient walls now share space with a road that connects with the main dock of this old city |
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Chinese and Thai shrines
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Chiang Saen
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Shrines are decorated with incense and garlands to bring good luck to the passing traveller. |
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Ancient walls of Chiang Saen
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Chiang Saen
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Tree lined walls are said to date back 1200 years to when this sleepy town was once capital of the powerful Northern Thai kingdom |
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Ancient walls of Chiang Saen
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Chiang Saen
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The walls are said to date back 1200 years to when this sleepy town was once capital of the powerful Lanna kingdom |
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Old City - new ideas
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Chiang Mai
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Thais love to sit under shade near water, this sala is idea for them |
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Old City
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Chiang Mai
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The corner of the moat was once for local troops to patrol. |
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Old City
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Chiang Mai
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The corner of the moat was once for local troops to patrol. |
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Old City
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Chiang Mai
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The corner of the moat is a popular place for swimmers when the weather is warm |
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Old City
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Chiang Mai
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The corner of the moat is a popular place for swimmers when the weather is warm |
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Night shot across the moat
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Chiang Mai
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Night shot of the moat that divides the new and old cities |
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