These two temples are located side-by-side on the southern part of the lake, and with similar architecture and decoration, it’s difficult to tell where one ends and the other begins.
Both temples were built in the early 19th century by local Shan people, though they were both rebuilt during the 1970s, and both feature elaborate decorations on the rooftops.
It’s also worth taking a look inside Wat Jong Klang, as it contains several paintings on glass that were made over a century ago, and a collection of teak carvings of characters from the Jatarka tales (stories of the lives of Buddha) that are surprisingly lifelike.
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Getting There
You can walk to these temples from anywhere in town.
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Need to Know
- What is it? Two Shan temples standing side-by-side.
- When to go: The cool season (Nov-Feb) is the best time to visit.
- Entrance fee: Free
- Opening hours: 06:00-18:00