Temples and Religious Sites
Chiang Mai’s religious landscape is defined by its Lanna heritage, featuring diverse architectural styles dating from the 13th to the 19th centuries. This collection includes the city's oldest foundation, Wat Chiang Man, and the massive ruined pagoda of Wat Chedi Luang. The sites showcase distinct Burmese influences at Wat Mahawan, intricate silver craftsmanship at Wat Sri Suphan, and the revered Phra Singh Buddha image. These active centers of worship contain significant wood carvings, stucco reliefs, and historic murals.
A Wat Chedi Luang
Historic Buddhist temple known for its large ancient pagoda and significant cultural heritage in Lanna architecture.
B Wat Phra Singh
This Buddhist temple is a beautiful example of Thai architecture. The complex consists of a couple of noticeable buildings.
C Wat Chiang Man
This charming temple was the very first temple in Chiang Mai, built back in 1297.
D Wat Phan Tao
People usually walk past this temple, heading to the much more known Wat Chedi Luang, but it would be a mistake to miss this lovely temple.
E Wat Bupparam
This site witnessed a very important historical event, when in 1797 Chao Kawila liberated the city from Burmese rule.
F Wat Jed Yod
A 15th century replica of the famous pilgrimage site in India where Buddha attained enlightenment.
G Wat Mahawan
This temple features a blend of Lanna and Burmese architectural styles, notable for the large white guardian lions (chinthe) at the entrance and intricate wood carvings on its viharn.
H Wat Sri Suphan
Known as the Silver Temple, this site features an ordination hall completely covered in handcrafted silver, nickel, and aluminum relief work depicting Buddhist stories and local history.
I Wat Khuan Kama
Located near the northern moat, this temple is distinguished by its perimeter wall decorated with numerous golden horse statues, reflecting the temple's name which translates to Temple of the Horse's Value.
J Wat Chang Taem
A historic temple in the old city featuring a Lanna-style viharn that houses the Phra Chao Fon Saen Ha, a revered Buddha image associated with traditional rain-making rituals.
K Wat Inthakhin Sadue Mueang
Known as the Temple of the City Navel, this site marks the original geographical center of Chiang Mai and once housed the city's foundation pillar.
wat pan whaen
A neighborhood temple in the southern part of the old city featuring traditional Lanna structures and a local center for traditional Thai massage.
Wat Phra Chao Meng Rai
Named after the founder of Chiang Mai, King Mengrai, this temple houses two ancient Buddha images and showcases classic northern Thai architectural elements.
Wat Sam Pao
A Lanna-style temple located along the Sunday Walking Street, featuring a viharn with decorative wood carvings and a small golden chedi.
Wad metha ng
A small, historic temple located within the old city walls, featuring a traditional wooden viharn and a tranquil atmosphere away from the main tourist paths.
Wat phra singh waramahavihan
A major religious center housing the revered Phra Singh (Lion Buddha) image. The complex features the Lai Kam viharn, known for its classic Lanna-style murals.
Q Wat Saenfang
This temple is characterized by its Burmese-style architecture, featuring a distinctive tall chedi and an entrance path flanked by Naga serpents and colorful glass mosaics.
R Wat Lok Molee
Wat Lok Moli is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. The temple is situated on the north side of the north moat surrounding…
Wat Chai Sri Phoon
A local community temple situated near the northeast corner of the old city, displaying traditional northern Thai religious architecture and decorative stucco work.
T Wat Phun Ohn
Located on the Sunday Walking Street, this temple is known for its large golden pagoda and a courtyard that frequently hosts local craft markets.
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