Doi Suthep you could probably spend an hour or two there. The others, we spent probably about 1/2 hr -ish at each. For me, it was the architecture , and somewhat the grounds. We visited Chedi Luang, Suan Dok , Jed Yod, Phra Singh, as well as the forementioned Doi Suthep. All of them have very different architecture and I think well worth a visit. We didn't make it to U Mong, but hope to on our next trip here in December. Wat Suan Dok actually has a class I think it was on certain days, but I can't remember. You can go inside that one. We visited Phra Singh after dark, so not sure if you can go in that one or not, but it was quite pretty lit up after dark. Think I would have appreciated it more during the day though.. or at dusk/dawn.

You can easily visit Doi Suthep as well as all the above wats in a day at quite a leisurely pace. We did and even visted Tiger Kingdom for lunch. :)

This helps, gives me an idea of the time needed, thank you!

I'm sure you can do the wats in about 15 mins or even less if you wanted to really.. however I'm a photo fanatic so I had to take photos at every angle 500 times ( ok slight exaggeration lol). With the exception of Doi Suthep of course.. that one really does take an hour or two.

Doi Suthep is a must. Lovely views back over Chiang Mai and stunning wat on top of the hill. Also a nice cafe to have a break right on top.

Buy a good map and have a wander around the old city area. You can spend a couple of hour walking around and wander in and out of lots of temples. Many different styles of temples just in this area alone.

We love the Nancy Chandler Map because if has eating, shopping and sights marked directly on to the map. You can buy it at the airports or in the bookshops up around the Tha Phae Gate area of the old city. Or you can order on line from her web page.

Caroline.

we like to take our time and to take the pictures, too.

thank you for helpful answers!