Khuang Singh Monument

The monument was built during the reign of King Kawila in 1801, located about 2 kilometers north of Chiang Mai city. The two lion statues face east and north, respectively. Before going into battle, troops would stop at this site to perform a ceremony to bring good fortune. Later, the intersection became known as Khwang Sing Chai Mongkon (Auspicious Lion Intersection).^[4]

King Inthawichayanon, the 7th ruler of Chiang Mai (r. 1870–1897), later ordered the construction of a nearby temple, now known as Wat Khwang Singh. On March 8, 1935, the Fine Arts Department designated the monument as a national historical site. In 1996, to mark the 700th anniversary of Chiang Mai, government and private organizations collaborated to restore and enhance the Khwang Singh Monument and its surroundings. The restoration included excavating a moat and constructing a wide, brick-paved platform with stairs leading up from the east. The lion statues, each standing about 2 meters tall and painted white, are enclosed within the site.^[5]

Today, it remains a sacred site where newly appointed governors of Chiang Mai pay their respects to seek blessings. Since its completion, a ceremony has been held annually to invite guardian deities and sacred spirits to reside at this location. Over 300 mediums participated in the ceremony, offering sacrifices and performing traditional dances to honor these guardian spirits.^[5]

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  Local information about the monument
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  Overview of the monument from the east
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  Lion statue facing east
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  Lion statue facing north