Chiang Mai Trip Overview
Chiang Mai has had a long historical and cultural heritage. You will be introduced to the culture and history of the city on this Chiang Mai temple tour. We hop on a pedal-powered trishaw (Samlor) head to explore the centre of old town and visit Tapae Gate, the main entrance to the old walled city. See the crumbling walls and hear about Chiang Mai’s rich past. Then, we visit the Three Kings Monument and walk to Phra Singh Temple which has the most beautiful northern style architecture and was built in the year 1345. After that, we drive to visit Chedi Luang Temple (The temple of the Great Stupa) which is an impressive monument that once housed the country’s famed Emerald Buddha. Also on the temple grounds is the city pillar (Lak Mueang) of Chiang Mai. Following this, we continue to Chiang Mai’s silver making community. We visit Sri SuphanTemple (Silver Temple) which is also known as the Silver Temple because of its impressive hand crafted silver decoration. This is a unique temple!
Additional Info
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
Chiang Mai has had a long historical and cultural heritage. You will be introduced to the culture and history of the city on this Chiang Mai temple tour. We hop on a pedal-powered trishaw (Samlor) head to explore the centre of old town and visit Tapae Gate, the main entrance to the old walled city. See the crumbling walls and hear about Chiang Mai’s rich past. Then, we visit the Three Kings Monument and walk to Phra Singh Temple which has the most beautiful northern style architecture and was built in the year 1345. After that, we drive to visit Chedi Luang Temple (The temple of the Great Stupa) which is an impressive monument that once housed the country’s famed Emerald Buddha. Also on the temple grounds is the city pillar (Lak Mueang) of Chiang Mai. Following this, we continue to Chiang Mai’s silver making community. We visit Sri SuphanTemple (Silver Temple) which is also known as the Silver Temple because of its impressive hand crafted silver decoration. This is a unique temple!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Tha Phae Gate, Moon Muang Rd., Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
The main entrance to the old walled city
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Three Kings Monument, 127/7, Prapokkloa Road Si Phum, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
The three Kings that the monument honors are: King Mengrai, King Ramkhamhaeng of Sukhothai, and King Ngam Muang of Payao.
When these kings ruled, there was a harsh way of living in the region which now is Northern Thailand. In order to safeguard their territories, these three Kings had sworn an oath of eternal friendship and alliance resembling in the Chiang Mai Three Kings monument.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wat Phra Singh, Singharat Road Phra Sing Subdistrict, Chiang Mai Thailand
The most beautiful northern style architecture
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara, 103 Phra Pok Klao Road Phra Singh, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
The temple of the Great Stupa is an impressive monument that once housed the country’s famed Emerald Buddha. Also on the temple grounds is the city pillar (Lak Mueang) of Chiang Mai.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Wat Sri Suphan, 100, Wua Lai Road Hai Ya, Chiang Mai 50100 Thailand
It is also known as the Silver Temple because of its impressive hand crafted silver decoration. The temple is completely covered in silver, from the walls to the roof and display some detailed silver carvings of Buddhism legends.
Duration: 30 minutes
