Chiang Mai Trip Overview
Temples make up for what remains the charm of Chiang Mai. We visit the most important ones in the city center, each with its own unique style and history. We will also show you the city outline and what’s happening in the daily lives of its residents.
• A perfect introduction to the Rose of the North;
• Admire four of Chiang Mai’s most renowned temples;
• Get a glimpse of the charming downtown region;
• Pay respect to the rulers of the former Lanna Kingdom;
• Learn about the characteristics of the city’s architecture
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
Temples make up for what remains the charm of Chiang Mai. We visit the most important ones in the city center, each with its own unique style and history. We will also show you the city outline and what’s happening in the daily lives of its residents.
• A perfect introduction to the Rose of the North;
• Admire four of Chiang Mai’s most renowned temples;
• Get a glimpse of the charming downtown region;
• Pay respect to the rulers of the former Lanna Kingdom;
• Learn about the characteristics of the city’s architecture
Itinerary
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Stop At: Wat Chiang Man, 171 Ratchapakhinai Rd, Si Phum, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
You are warmly welcomed by your guide before heading deep into the local city scene of Chiang Mai’s. Chiang Mai’s temples have given the city its cultural identity and showcase a mixture of architectural styles that reflect the rich heritage of the northern region.
We visit four of the most important temples, starting with the Wat Chiang Man. Chiang Mai’s oldest temple is a weather-worn example of Buddhist influences with an interesting story behind it. Constructed in 1296 and located in the heart of the city, the first ruler of the Lanna Kingdom, King Mengrai ordered the creation of this holy sanctuary at the time the city was founded.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wat Phra Singh, Singharat Road Phra Sing Subdistrict, Chiang Mai Thailand
Comprising of three separate temples and still towering 60 metres high, the temple is one of the most visited ones in the city, Wat Phra Singh, housing a very sacred 1,500-year-old Buddha image. Also known as the Monastery of the Lion Lord, it founded in the 14th century and served as the principal religious centre of the Lanna Kingdom.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara, 103 Phra Pok Klao Road Phra Singh, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
Next, also known as the Temple with the Great Chedi, the 14th century Wat Chedi Luang was partially destroyed during an earthquake in the 16th century, leaving its brick foundation partially untouched.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wat Suan Dok, On Suthep Road, west of the Old City, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
We end the tour at the Wat Suan Dok. An important temple within Chiang Mai’s city limits, it once served as the pleasure gardens to the Thai monarchy. Nowadays, it houses several white Chedis containing the ashes of Chiang Mai’s former Royal family and is now seen as a leading school for monks in the north.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
The tour also includes an unforgettable drive through many interesting parts of the city, including markets, traditional residential areas, and Ta-Pae, Chiang Mai’s thriving main street. For first-timers, this is an essential exploration and get-to-know Chiang Mai guided tour before you head to see more of this amazing region of Thailand.
