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6 Days in Chiang Mai: Unveiling Ancient Temples and Cultural Wonders

Sara Kapil

3 Feb 2024

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Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Chiang Mai's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover magnificent temples, hidden gems, and immerse yourself in the local traditions. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Thailand!

Trip to Chiang Mai

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Temples Galore - A Spiritual Quest Begins

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$15

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$ 6

Wat Chedi Luang

Temple complex with a partially crumbled 15th-century chedi & a pillar believed to protect the city.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$5

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Wat Rajamontean

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Wat Chiang Man

13th-century temple with a gold chedi offering ancient Buddha & elephant statues on scenic grounds.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

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$5

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Wat Saen Fang

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

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$5

10 - 12 min

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Wat Ku Kham

1200s Burmese-style temple featuring a 5-tier tower, decorated with Buddha statues & large lions.

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Serenity and Sacred Beauty - Exploring Chiang Mai's Temples

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$15

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$ 4

Wat Buppharam

Large Buddhist temple complex that has won awards for its architectural preservation.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Wat Saen Mueang Ma Luang (Wat Hua Khuang)

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

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$5

11 - 16 min

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Wat Phantao

Intricate teak Buddhist temple with gilded accents & colorful mosaics, founded in the 14th century.

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Wat Pha khao

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$5

5 - 6 min

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Wat Muen San

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

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$5

Day 3Majestic Temples and Cultural Treasures

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$15

Wat Jet Lin

Simple, tranquil Buddhist temple with a pond, ornate carvings & a storied history.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$5

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Wat Inthakhin Sadue Muang

Small Buddhist temple with traditional Lanna architecture, once the site of the sacred city pillar.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$5

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan

14th-century Buddhist temple boasting gold & copper Buddhas, murals & ancient manuscripts.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$5

11 - 16 min

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Wat Lok Moli

Buddhist temple dating to at least the 1300s & featuring a prominent chedi (stratified tower).

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Tranquility and Spiritual Reflection

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$15

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$ 4

Wat Intharawat (Wat Ton Kwen)

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$5

14 - 17 min

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Wat Phra That Doi Kham

Temple atop a forested mountain featuring ornate gold carvings & a 17-m. sitting Buddha statue.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$5

18 - 22 min

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Wat Ram Poeng (Tapotaram)

Serene Buddhist temple known for its elaborate woodwork & meditation center open to foreigners.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

19 - 28 min

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Wat Umong Suan Phutthatham

Historic Buddhist temple complex with woods, a small lake, ancient tunnels & practicing monks.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$5

Day 5Temples and Mountain Heights - A Divine Connection

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$20

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$ 4

Wat Suan Dok

Buddhist temple in tranquil surrounds with a golden dome, ornate interior & historic mausoleum.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$5

37 - 45 min

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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

In addition to its gold stupa, pagodas & museum, this mountainside temple offers broad city views.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

40 - 48 min

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Wat Pa Dara Phirom Phra Aram Luang

Ornate Buddhist temple complex featuring stone lions & a gilded chedi amid tropical greenery.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$5

Day 6Hidden Gems and Breathtaking Views - A Perfect Finale

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$10

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$ 2

Wat Pha Lat

Small, statue-rich Buddhist temple & monastery hidden in a woodland & reached via a hiking trail.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

31 - 38 min

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Doi Suthep

5,499-foot mountain featuring trails through evergreen forests & a picturesque, hilltop temple.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$10

Budget breakdown: $108 In total

Activities & Food:$90

Transport:$18