Discover Important Temples in Chiang Mai Thailand

Overview: {Private Tours}

Experience visit seven of the most famous temples, including the Temple of unique architecture.The Chiang Mai city is defined by a 720 year old moat, sits in the shadow of a monastery built in the 14th century and is dotted with temples raised by kings in centuries long past. In ancient times kings built temples to demonstrate not only their devotion, but also their wealth and power. Temples served not only as centres of faith, but also as schools. Today, temples are still a central part of Thai life and the holy structures of Chiang Mai are living, breathing places that serve as invaluable bridges to the past, keeping the people linked to the timeless traditions of their ancestors. Most of Chiang Mai’s Buddhist temples.

Highlight:

- Visiting Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is the most important temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Built in the early 19th Buddhist century, the beauty of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is marked by seven-headed serpent statues that line the stairs to the temple where a Chiang Saen style golden pagoda and all its exquisite Lanna architecture is situated. The view of Chiang Mai from here is just phenomenal as well.

- Visiting Wat Chedi Luang or The Grand Pagoda Temple where you can see the biggest pagoda in Chiang Mai which broke down by the earthquake in 1454, but still can see the giantic pagoda stands gracefully in the middle of the temple ground. 

- Visiting  Wat Chiang Man, the first temple as the royal resident of King Mengrai of Mengrai dynasty. See 2 precious Buddha images "Phra Satangkamanee " and "Phra Buddha Sila" which are important for Chiang Mai people.

- Visiting Wat Phra Singh is one of the highlights of Chiang Mai.  The grounds and buildings are beautiful and so spiritual, the colors and the decorations are perfectly great. One of the main buildings houses (Viharn Lai Kam) very nice murals.

- Visiting Wat Sri Suphan 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. Even the statues of Buddha are covered in silver. Wat Sri Suphan was originally built around 1500 to serve as the main temple for a silversmith village. While over the years parts of the temple were repaired with silver from the local village the process of completely covering the temple in silver only began in 2008. The inside of the temple is even more interesting with silver decoration, mirrors and bright colours mixed together. However due to old Buddhist rules women are not allowed to enter the inside of the temple and must remain outside.

- Visiting Wat Suan Dok, built in late 14th century, houses several structures of historical significance. Among them include the principal pagoda that enshrines the Buddha’s relics, a garden of whitewashed mausoleums housing the ashes of late Chiang Mai rulers and a large open-air wiharn (assembly hall).

- Visiting Wat Umong is Chiang Mai’s only forest temple. The temple complex is located at the foot of Doi Pui Mountain and the buildings are located throughout the forested area. Wat Umong dates back to the 13th Century and consists of a range of old ruins, meditation tunnels and a large unpainted stupa. The temple complex also has a monastery so there are always monks walking around, often circling the stupa in prayer. The tunnels are rarely used for meditation anymore due to the amount of visitors that come each day. When entering you should take your shoes off and remain silent as this is a place of worship. There are a few enclaves with Buddha statues and if you look on the ceiling of the tunnels you may be able to see some old drawings of elephants and temples, thought to date back to the 13th or 14th Century.

- Flexible to your itinerary

- Private tour is operated with just your party and Led by a local guide / driver

What to  Expect: 

Cultural / Architecture / History & Archaeology Tours / Private Tours 

Tour Location: Chiang Mai Thailand

Tour Departing: Departs daily on a Private basis

Meeting Point Options: 08:00 am at your hotel.

End Point Options: Chiang Mai City.

Tour Duration: 1 Day.

Transportation: We use only high-quality air-conditioned vehicles.

Activities & Itinerary: 

- Pick up 8:00 am from your accommodation in Chiang Mai City. Depart Chiang Mai by private A/C car, It takes about 8 hours including the traveling time in the car.  

- Today, get ready for an in-depth look at the most impressive temple in the region. The temple is around seven centuries old. Admire the its astounding architecture, art, devotional Buddha statues, and sculptures. Go inside the main wihan (monastery) and see relics and artifacts from the extinct Lanna Kingdom. Learn about the history, origins, and heritage of Chiang Mai.

- A time to leave the City Temple, driving for return back to Chiang Mai city, 17:00 pm. Arrive at the hotel and end of our wonderful tour.

         ** TIME COULD BE CHANGED DEPENDS ON THE SEASON AND SITUATION **

Our Pick Up & Drop Off Conditions:

- Free pick up & drop off for hotel located in Chiang Mai city area only

- Additional charges will apply for locations outside Chiang Mai city

- If you unsure about the specifics of your hotel or resort location, you can e- mail or call us upfront

This Private Tour Includes:

- All Private transportation to and from your hotel. 

- Takes about 8 hours including the traveling time in the car.

- Entrance fees.

- Lunch at Thai Food Restaurant

- Water, refreshing towel.

- Local 1 st class Travel accident insurance

- Informative English speaking tour guide.

This Private Tour Excludes:

- Personal expenses.

What to Bring:

- Digital cameras or phone cameras

- Please dress politely (Knees & shoulders covered)

- Some money for any of your personal expenses.

Child Policy:

- Below 3 years old: free of charge

- 3-8 years old: Child

- 9 years old up or/taller than 120 cm. consider to adult price

Good to know before booking:

- This package is suitable for all ages and wonderful life experience

- Time is flexible based on the situation.

- The tour price includes one driver and one professional English speaking tour guide.

                *We'll take care of you as if you were a member of our own family*