Wat Mae Kaet Noi, located on Moo 5 along Highway 1001 in Thailand, is a serene temple that offers visitors a glimpse into authentic Thai spirituality and architecture. Surrounded by lush landscapes, this peaceful site invites you to immerse yourself in meditation and reflection, making it an ideal destination for both tourists and locals seeking solace in nature.
Nestled in the heart of Thailand, Wat Mae Kaet Noi is a hidden gem that showcases the rich cultural heritage and spiritual tranquility of Thai Buddhism. As you arrive at this captivating temple, you are greeted by stunning architecture that harmonizes seamlessly with the natural surroundings, inviting you to explore its pristine grounds. Visitors come here not only to appreciate the intricate details of the temple structures but also to partake in mindfulness practices and meditation sessions. The lush greenery surrounding the temple enhances the serene atmosphere, making it the perfect spot for introspection and peace. Local residents often gather here, adding to the tapestry of genuine Thai community spirit. Whether you are seeking spiritual growth, cultural enrichment, or simply a quiet escape from the bustle of daily life, Wat Mae Kaet Noi serves as a welcoming sanctuary. Engage with the local artisans, enjoy the peaceful ambiance, and absorb the undisturbed beauty that makes this temple a unique cornerstone of Thailand’s spiritual landscape. Whether you are a devoted follower or a curious traveler, Wat Mae Kaet Noi promises a memorable experience steeped in tradition and tranquility.
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Wat Mae Kaet Noi is perched on a picturesque hilltop overlooking Moo 5, Highway 1001, 50210, Thailand
the hell ecology in Buddhism believe is just amazing. However you may need a local guide to explain to you about the story of each scene.
The Temple of Hell is about 40km from Chiang Mai town. A nice place to have a glimpse of what hell is like the thai way. The place can be reached easily using moped or one can hire a siongthiaw/tut tu. I went there in a moped. There are lost of statues depicting the various punishments fitting the crime committed. The statues are mechanized with audio effect but minimal charge is required to move the status and the audio. Explanation signage for the statues is in Thai so not able to really understand the nature of the crime iro of the punishment. Wud have help if translators are available. The place is well shaded and can be visited anytime of the day. Overall, its nice to spent a few hours in the place.
Buddhist Naraka is a pretty gruesome place, but when one of your smaller hells is called ‘boiling excrement,’ I guess it’s to be expected. Not for kids. Make sure you have some ten Baht coins for the wacky light shows.
Not sure what to say about this place, Definitely not for Kids, also if you are a prude probably best avoided. This place is supposed to be scenes from Buddhists depiction of hell and it’s gruesome to say the least. It’s not for those easily affected by scenes of sexual depravity or torture, death and torture. But for me well worth the ride out to it. I’ll post a few pictures of some of the less gruesome scenes.
An excellent depiction of the consequences of the choices you make in your life. Suitable for kids age 10 and above to understand right from wrong!
I took a 19 year old to this hell temple and he loved it. No one else was there except a few monks on their own trip posing with the statues and taking pictures of each other. Super gory and realistic statues depicting gruesome versions of Buddhist hell. You reap what you sow. Definitely in my top 3 thailand experiences.
A half hour ride from central Chiang Mai and 3 km east of Mae Jo University, Wat Mae Kaet Noi is famous for its Hell Garden to the left of the viharn. Created from the visions of the abbot, known as Clean Teacher Monk, the park is an exhibit of what happens to people in the afterlife, particularly the gruesome tortures they will endure for various sins. A Dante-like theme of the punishment fitting the crime informs most of the sculptures, easy to figure out even if you can’t read the Thai language explanation signs. Sculptures depicting the tortures for sexual offenses, in a kind of porno-horro-graphic style are the most striking, along with the large section on abortion. A ten baht coin gets you inside. Besides the torture scenes, skewered torsos and bodies trapped in the earth, very tall demons stand along the paths. At some spots you can drop a ten baht coin into a machine and listen to the screams of sinners and the ranting of demons. Even without the sound effects it’s a pretty disturbing place. A small section of the garden is devoted to Heaven, with statues of Buddha, monks and saints, devotees at prayer and a very unusual ‘children tree’ with young boys and girls sprouting from the vines. This year the temple added a new exhibit, of rural life in pre-electricity days, in the area on the other side of the hall to the right of the viharn. The statues are of tattooed farmers, kick-boxers, cheroot-smokers, preening women and meditating monks. It’s like an Earth Garden to link with those of Heaven and Hell.
Got recommended this trip 30min scooter ride from old town chaing mai. Only 10bht entrance fee – it’s a temple so shoulders must be covered and also above the knee for ladies. Very graphic sculptures – not for faint hearted! Lovely scooter ride through the country side too if you avoid the highway. Been warned – Thai police stop all tourists and fine you 500bht if you don’t have an international driving licence!!!
Went to this temple in November and to be honest I didn’t know what to expect as a friend to me as a surprise!!10 baht to get in was odd i initially thought and I also couldn’t see any monks either. What a weird place.Obviously this temple is meant to shock and indeed frighten people into believing if you do bad things in life there will be a price to pay.Some brutal and scary figures are strewn across the temple as well as some sexually explicit figures which once you get over the initial shock are sort of thought provoking.Sound affects are included with some of the scarier figures but incur a charge of 10 baht fee…only 10 baht coins can be used folks…quite a few Thai school children were there at the same time and oddly enough were left to walk/run/play around the temple unsupervised by their teachers…many of them were terrified at what they saw judging by the expressions on their faces.I speak thai so was able to explain to them that what they were looking at wasn’t real and that ghosts and demons do not exist.Odd temple…but worth a visit as it is a culture shock especially when you consider Thailand is a pretty conservative country in so many ways.So visit this place but bring lots of 10 baht coins with you to get the full affects of this temple/amusement park.
If you are a prude, or you are easily offended by sexually and/or violent explicit images, then this is NOT for you. If you are interested in the macabre and uniquely different, then I recommend this place. It is about a 40-50 minute drive by taxi (425 baht round trip). It is a bit run down and weathered, but fascinating nevertheless. Do not spend the 10 baht on the attractions (maybe one or two). You do need a 10 baht coin to enter. A picture is worth a 1000 words, so take a look. The monk said there are only two of them there, and the display is 20 years old. He said it cost about $500,000 to construct.