Not the most famous, but the most unusual temple of Chiang Mai – Wat Umong Suan Puththam. It was founded in 1297 by king Mangalam.

Wat Umong is a series of caves connected by tunnels. Translated from the Thai language “among” and means “tunnel”. Illuminated living flame candles, Buddha statues inside the underground temple create a special impression. According to the legend, in Wool Among lived an unusual monk psychic who could wander through the tunnels, leaving the light, within a few days. Previously underground corridors were decorated with intricate frescoes, but they are almost not survived to our days.

Most of the territory of the temple is a forest and a pond with huge koi and turtles. Living in Wool Among monks sometimes found in the local forest deer.

Known and “wise tree” temple Among, almost every of them are tablets with Buddhist sayings in English and Thai language. Thanks to the resourcefulness forest monks walk in Wool Among can become a real spiritual revelation.

Important to all Buddhists have a copy of the Ashoka pillar with four heads of a lion and the wheel of Dharma at the base, mounted in Wool Umong in the 13th century. She is a global symbol of Buddhism.

On the temple grounds is a lot of ancient buildings, many of which are still unexplored. Still in the Wool Among ongoing archaeological excavation.

In the temple is a library-Museum, which holds ancient Buddhist Scriptures, which is the world cultural heritage, and contemporary issues.

Foreign tourists Wat Umong known thanks to the school of meditation, classes which are conducted in English. The temple Umong is one of the best locations in Chiang Mai province for the practical study of Buddhism.