Wat Khuan Khama

Wat Khuan Khama lies on the north side of Chiang Mai old town. Its beautiful and you not miss the opportunity to visit if passing by. The inside surprised me with its coloirful golden appearance. There is also a quite large stupa. Please remember to dress accordingly if entering the temple.

Wat Khuan Khama has a distinctive horse theme due to a touching tale which led to the establishment of the temple here in 1492. The notice board at the entrance retells the story of a horse groom and soldier serving under General Jaomun Damtuang who, when his much loved horse died, decided to donate his land for the building of a new temple in commemoration of the horse. He named the temple “Khuan Khama” (or “Khunkama” or “Khuan Kama”).Wat Khuan Khama has a distinctive horse theme due to a touching tale which led to the establishment of the temple here in 1492. The notice board at the entrance retells the story of a horse groom and soldier serving under General Jaomun Damtuang who, when his much loved horse died, decided to donate his land for the building of a new temple in commemoration of the horse. He named the temple “Khuan Khama” (or “Khunkama” or “Khuan Kama”).

We visited this temple near our hotel. The temple has horse figures which is unique. The temple was pretty quiet when we visited. The shrine hall isn't very large but it's good to pay respects here.