Kyaing Tong, Myanmar

Kyaing Tong
          Kyaing Tong is located in Shan State, a province in the Shan State of Burma. It is a city of the Tai Khoen and Shan people. It is considered to be a city that is equally prosperous. Chiang Mai city of Lanna Thai and Chiang Rung city of Sipsongpanna.

          Kyaing Tong City. It received the nickname "City of a Hundred Temples" because it is a city with many temples. In the city alone, there are 44 temples, divided into 33 Tai Khen temples, 10 Tai Yai temples, and 1 Burmese temple. In addition, each village has many temples. Important temples within the city walls are located in the royal compound near Hor Kham, which is the residence of the supreme ruler. which Prince often uses as a place for important ceremonies of Buddhism and the country, consisting of Wat Ratchathan Luang Hua Khuang Wat Ratchathan Luang Chiang Yuen Wat Ratchathan Luang Phra Kaew and Wat Ratchathan Luang Pa Daeng Wat Phra Chao Luang is another important temple located in the heart of Chiang Tung city. Close to Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Hua Khuang. But there are no monks staying for Buddhist Lent like other temples. This temple is the place where a Buddha image named Phra Chao Luang Rakong is enshrined. This is a famous and revered Buddha image. of Chiang Tung people Every day there will be Chiang Tung residents and tourists, especially Thai Buddhists, continuously coming to pay respects.

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