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Chiang Mai Old City Ancient Temples Tour
Half Day
Explore four of Chiang Mai’s historic temples, from the elephant-lined chedi of Wat Chiang Man to the elegant Lanna architecture of Wat Phra Singh.
Itinerary
Pick up from your hotel lobby and drive to the Old City. Begin at Wat Chiang Man, the oldest temple in Chiang Mai (founded in 1296) and once the residence of King Mengrai, the city’s founder; it is known for its distinctive chedi supported by carved elephant sculptures.
Continue to Wat Chedi Luang (late 14th century), once the tallest monument in the city and former home of the Emerald Buddha, Thailand’s most revered Buddha image.
Proceed to Wat Phra Singh (1345), renowned for its elegant Lanna-style viharn (assembly hall) and the finest scripture repository in Northern Thailand.
Conclude at Wat Suan Dok (1370), the royal cemetery of the Chiang Mai Royal Family, home to a gilded chedi enshrining relics of the Buddha and a celebrated Golden Buddha image cast in the 16th century. Afterwards, return to your hotel.