Frank Michel Cycling - Touring Discovery and Adventure in Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand

Frank Michel Cycling today discovering the Wat Chan Kasem Temple, located in the heart of the village Ban Tao Hai in Mae Wang - Chiang Mai Northern Thailand YouTube video This recently renovated temple, though undeniably small and modest, exudes an undeniable charm that makes it a true jewel of the community. Beyond its modest façade, the temple now boasts a wealth of fantastic details, a testament to the care lavished on its restoration. Among these are the vibrant murals. Created in a wonderfully naive style and refreshingly detached from traditional artistic conventions, these murals offer a unique visual chronicle. They vividly depict moments of village life—the bustling market, the fields in full harvest, local festivals—creating a deeply personal narrative. What truly sets them apart, however, are the delightful idiosyncrasies and occasional misleading perspectives that lend each scene an unexpected whimsy and depth. It is this heartfelt, yet imperfect, artistry that transforms...

Frank Michel Cycling discovering the Wat Phrachao Thong Thip Temple In Ban Klang, SanPaTong - Chiang Mai Northern Thailand   YouTube video and it is always a happy ride  frankmichel.cycling@gmail.com

Frank Michel Cycling Touring, adventure and discovery in Chiang Mai Northern Thailand. Today visiting the Wat Si Chum Temple, nestled within the quiet confines of Ban Rai Luang, a small village boasting only a handful of homes, stands as a temple of remarkable peace and beauty. This sacred place is not merely an edifice of bricks and wood, but a profound embodiment of the collective spirit and unshakeable faith of its villagers, born from their shared vision and the strong conviction that guided their every effort. Recent additions to the temple have further enhanced its exquisite beauty, carefully blending new elements with the original structure. These enhancements, far from detracting, amplify the tranquil atmosphere that pervades its grounds, offering visitors and villagers alike a profound sense of serenity, a calming of the spirit that is so inherently characteristic of these hallowed and peaceful sanctuaries. Video in YouTube and... always happy ride to all friends frankmiche...

Today I cycled to a visit to a magnificent temple in the Tawang Phrao region south of SanPaTong - Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. Discovering these rural and still so original temples is always a pleasure ... here the video and combining it with cycling is best described as... always happy ride   frankmichel.cycling@gmail.com

a road a friend a smiling time here the video and a visit to the Wat Si Mahawan Temple ( also known as Wat Thung Siao Temple) and it is always ... always happy ride frankmichel.cycling@gmail.com

Cycling discover and adventure in the Doi Lor hills side. Today visiting the Samnaksong Mon Pu In Monastery in Yang Kham - Doi Lor  Chiang mai Northern Thailand. here the video moments of the ride ... Thank you and ... always happy ride frankmichel.cycling@gmail.com