Blessed Route of Nine Sacred Stupas

Phra That Chom Kitti

Wat Phra Kaeow

In Thai culture, nine is considered to be an auspicious number. Residents of the ancient city of Wiang Yonnok Nakaphan in the ancient Lanna Thai kingdom of Northern Thailand and their descendants believe that a merit-making pilgrimage to the following nine sacred sites with the word ‘chom’ in their name will bring good luck. Individuals who complete the journey will be blessed with success in work, prosperity and a good life.

• Phra That Doi Chom Thong, Chiang Rai district
• Phra That Chom Mok Kaeow, Mae Lao district
• Phra That Chom Phor, Wiang Pa Pao district
• Phra That Chom Chaeng, Mae Ruay district
• Phra That Chom Wae, Paan district
• Phra That Chom Chor, Toeng district
• Phra That Chom Kitti, Chiang Saen district
• Phra That Chom Chan, Mae Chan district
• Phra That Chom Sak, Chiang Rai district

• Wat Klang Wiang temple
• Wat Ngam Muang
• Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong
• Wat Phra Kaeow
• Wat Phra Singh
• Wat Ming Muang
• Wat Moong Muang
• Wat Sriket
• Wat Sriboonruang

BUDDHIST MONKS ON HORSEBACK ON MERIT-MAKING ROUNDS
Ban Pha Ma (Horse Cliff Village)
Visit Pa Acha Thong Forest Dhamma Centre, the monastic quarters of the Buddhist monks of Ban Pha Ma who, because of the mountainous terrain, go about their merit-making rounds on horse-back. Pay respects to Phra Khru Ba Neua Chai Kositto, listen to his Dhamma sermons and receive blessings.