ðïļEnvironment/Facilities: A royal temple located in the heart of Chiang Mai's old city, which has been beautifully restored and maintained. The site offers clean public restrooms and parking facilities.
ðReasons to recommend: This third-class royal temple is over 600 years old and features the majestic Chedi Luang stupa. The main viharn (assembly hall) has been recently restored to its pristine condition. In front of the viharn, you'll find the most beautiful pair of naga statues in Northern Thailand. Inside the viharn, the principal Buddha image, Phra Attharos, is unique compared to other temples in Chiang Mai. Additionally, the temple houses the Inthakhin Pillar, the city pillar of Chiang Mai, located right in front of the temple. Within the temple grounds, you'll find numerous ancient artifacts and structures, including the Hor Burapha Charn, Viharn Luang Pu Mun Bhuridatto, Viharn Luang Ta Maha Bua Yannasampanno, and the Luang Pu Chan Kusalo Museum. The Chedi Luang stupa also once housed the Emerald Buddha and currently enshrines the Jade Buddha of Chiang Mai.
ð°ïļOpening hours: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily, extended to 11:00 PM on Sundays.
ð°Average cost per person: Free for Thai nationals; 50 THB entrance fee for foreigners.
ðïļTravel planning: Accessible by public transport, red songthaew trucks, or tuk-tuks. Parking is available for those driving to the temple.
ðAddress: Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan, 103 Phra Pok Klao Road, Phra Singh Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Mai Province.
Post by WATTOSANN | Jun 26, 2025
