Photos of Chiang Mai part 2

At Wat Doi Suthrep, on a close by mountain

This can be seen from any part of Chiang Mai

The elephant played a large roll in the location choice of this Temple

Giants

Moat which protected the inner city

This is the site of many deaths over the years of war
One story is of a prince being held captive here
then killed...may be part of the curse

Three Kings Monument in the inner city
King Ngam Muang, Mangrai, and Ramkhamhaeng

At Wat Umongmahatherachan (don't check the spelling

Wat Panping

A presence, to be sure, but very friendly