WAT PHRATHAT DOI SUTHEP
A temple steeped in legend, distinguished by its magnificent chedi, covered ...Read more
WAT RONG KHUN - WHITE TEMPLE
Temple designed by Thai artist Chaloemchai Khositphiphat, renowned for his ...Read more
WAT CHEDI LUANG
A temple known as Jedi Luang housing a statue of Buddha (Phra Chao ...Read more
WAT UMONG
Read moreWat Umong Suan Puthatham, built in 1297 by King Mengrai, was once in the heart of the forest. One can visit underground galleries with crypts intended for the hermits who wanted to isolate themselves to better meditate. Above is an imposing chedi which can be reached by a small staircase protected by nagas. The site also has a replica of the Ashoka pillar, a small museum, a library, and the monks' lodgings. A lake, where fish and turtles can be fed, allows one to enjoy the serene atmosphere of the place.
WAT PHRA CHAO MENGRAI
A small temple in Chiang Mai, housing a statue of King Mengrai, the ...Read more
WAT CHONG KLANG & WAT CHONG KHAM
Burmese-style "twin temples", built in 1827 and 1860, on the shores of Lake ...Read more
WAT PHRA KAEW
This Chiang Rai temple once housed the famous Emerald Buddha, a precious ...Read more
WAT CHIANG MAN
A temple with two viharn, housing two statues: Phra Sila (8th century), and ...Read more
WAT RONG SUEA TEN - BLUE TEMPLE
Located in Chiang Rai, this all-blue temple features a white Buddha statue ...Read more
WAT PHRA SINGH
One of Chiang Mai's major temples, with chapel and Laikham viharn with Phra ...Read more
WAT CHED YOT
Wat Ched Yot is a temple associated with the Year of the Serpent, designed ...Read more
WAT PHRA THAT DOI KONG MU
Read moreLocated on top of a hill overlooking the city, this Burmese style temple founded in 1860 has two chedi, two viharn, and a statue of Buddha sitting on a pedestal, in the Mara position. There is nothing exceptional about the architecture, but the view over the valley is magnificent. Come there by motorbike or even on foot. No athletic performance is required: a half hour of quiet climbing from Wat Phra Non or Wat Muo Taw.
WAT PHRA KAEW DON TAO
A temple with Môn, Shan, Burmese and Lanna influences, located in Lampang, ...Read more
WAT CHALOEM PHRA KIAT
A temple perched on the crest of a mountain 815 meters above sea level, 60 ...Read more
WAT HUAY PLA KANG
A complex housing a white temple, a large pagoda and an imposing white ...Read more
WAT PHRA THAT HARIPHUNCHAI
A chedi designed to preserve a relic of Buddha's hair, distinguished by its ...Read more
WAT PHRA THAT LAMPANG LUANG
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is one of the country's most important temples, ...Read more
WAT PHRA NO
A Burmese-style temple with an all-teak bot, housing a twelve-meter-high ...Read more
WAT PHRA THAT CHAE HAENG
Temple built in 1355 overlooking the valley and offering a beautiful view, ...Read more
WAT PHRA THAT CHANG KHAM WORAWIHAN
One of Nan's most important ancient temples, with numerous frescoes and ...Read more