One of the best sites in Chiang Mai. Really interesting temple half ruined by an apparent earthquake. Still very grand. If you’re lucky, you will also see the Buddhist monks entering the temple. Very intricate and detailed and well worth a visit.

We’ve spent there about an hour or even more. You can see monks around the place. There is one building where women are not allowed to enter. It’s a nice area to come and just relax while admiring the temple.

Chedi Luang is worth visiting despite some restoration work going on! We had to pay a small fee but the Thais were allowed in free but I don’t mind if it is restored authentically. The monks were interesting and wanted to improve their English with detailed conversations!

Beautiful temple. Worth a visit. City tower is buried under the ground level. Men are allowed to enter this part, but not women. The oldest and biggest pagoda of Chiang Mai is located here in damaged state.

The ‘main temple’ of Chiang Mai. Having been here in 2016 for the last time, this Wat is still as impressive all these years later. It was great to walk around the temple complex, this time with my children. Who liked the experience too.

We had visited this temple previously but not for several years. It’s quite a large collection of buildings some of which are very old and is just one of many temples in the old walled city. The only negative experience was the receptionist where you pay to enter. Despite having a large pile of small banknotes, she insisted on us ( and others) giving her the exact money which we couldn’t do. She then told us, rather rudely, to go to a local 7-11 shop and buy something and get the exact money. We had no choice! Other than that, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Be warned…there is one part where women are not permitted to enter! This isn’t uncommon in Thailand temples. Take time to explore all the different parts of the temple complex. It does get very busy with tour groups so it’s probably best to visit earlier than later. Excellent photo opportunities abound so fully charged camera/phone batteries are recommended! If traveling by car, road side parking is available. There are toilets within the complex and a nearby shop sells cold drinks which are needed on a hot day. Not to be missed.

Amazing Wat to visit that is right in the walled center of town. It is big and very impressive! There is a minimal entrance fee to get in. Really enjoyed the opportunity to casually sit down with a Buddist monk to ask questions of his life and religious practice. This was part of the experience. It is a place for beautiful camera shots as the place is well kept. Not to be missed!

As the title states, this is more of a complex than a temple, and the main building is closed to the public. This was the only temple area I had to pay to enter, but it was very cheap. Once inside, there are numerous smaller buildings to explore with a nice reclining buddha on display. Keep in mind there is one small building on the grounds that women are not allowed in, but that's only a small part of a large area.

"Temple of the Big Stupa," is a captivating landmark in Chiang Mai. Construction began in the 14th century as a resting place for a king's ashes. Witness the passage of time through the weathered structure, a testament to the Lanna Kingdom's legacy. The grand chedi, once the tallest structure in Chiang Mai, suffered damage from earthquakes over the centuries. Learn about the fascinating story of its construction, deterioration, and partial reconstruction. Wander the temple grounds, taking in the serene atmosphere and admiring the smaller buildings and sculptures that complete the complex. As with many temples in Thailand, visitors are expected to dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered.

This temple has been around since the 15th century and once housed the famed Emerald Buddha, which is now in Bangkok. The old brick chedi is still in the temple complex and continues to be used as a place of worship. The main temple is now a more modern building in front of the car entrance. This has a stunning read and gold hall with a high altar that has a statue of a standing Buddha, flanked by two monks.