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Wat Chaimongkol

Fodor's Review:

Although rarely visited, this small temple is well worth the journey. Its little chedi contains holy relics, but its real beauty lies in the serenity of the grounds. Outside the Old City near the Mae Ping River, it has only 18 monks in residence.

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