There are actually well more than two hundred archaic Wats in the city of Chiang Mai, but there just a few that stand out more than the other as popular voyager destinations.

As any vacationer that has been to Thailand knows, there are actually a lot of wonderful activities to affiliate in. This is preferably true in the picturesque primitive town of Chiang Mai. This beautiful place, commonly referred to as the “Gem of the North” has some of the perfect activities in all of SE Asia. One thing that traveller shouldn’t miss is the abundance of glorious temples, or Wats, that are scattered all throughout the city town.

Since Chiangmai was founded more 700 years ago successive Kings left their own mark on the city town by structure everlasting wats. That a lot of wats have survived is testament to both the skills of the primitive builders and the dedication of the many artisans that followed to support them for future generations. Chiang Mai temples nowadays still form an important part in the lives of the Thai people also are in use daily.

Just keep in mind that these sacral sites are active worship areas so the upmost honour for locals should be followed at all times. Also, you are expected to wear modest clothes also keep quite during your visit.

There’s so much to do in also on all sides of the city that planning a Chiang Mai tours, there can be a bit intimidating. Don’t worry, because we’re here to help.

Here are some temple in Chiang Mai associated with many historic :

Doi Suthep Temple

The jewel of Chiang Mai, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep glistens in the sun on the slopes of the mountain, known as Doi Suthep. it occupies an extraordinary site with a cool refreshing climate, expansive views over the city, and the mountain's idyllic forests, waterfalls, and flowers.

Phra Singh Temple

Wat Phra Singh is also known as “The Monastery of the Lion Buddha” or “The temple of the Lion Buddha” is an active temple, with hundreds of monks and novices living there. The Wat Phra Singh houses a number of highly revered and very old Buddha images.

Jedi Luang Temple

Wat Chedi Luang is a very beautiful temple, in the middle of Chiang Mai. The pagoda is what it famous for. In the busy area, but when you get inside, things are clam and peaceful. You can also see the architecture of old chiang mai. Would highly recommend to go if you are in the old city area.

Wat Chiang Man is the oldest temple in Chiang Mai and goes back all the way to the founding of the city in 1296. When King Mengrai decided to build a new city and make it the new capital of the Lanna Kingdom, he build the Wat Chiang Man as the first temple of the new city on the site he used to supervise the construction of Chiang Mai. The temple holds several very old and important Buddha images.

Suan Dok Temple

Wat Suan Dok originally lay in a fortified square beyond Chiang Mai walls. Legends tell that King Ku Na invited the venerable Sumana Thera, a very pious monk from Sukhothai to bring the Buddhism of Sri Lanka to Chiang Mai. Wat Suan Dog, Chiang Mai, ThailandThe King offered him the royal flower garden (Suan Dok) as a place to build a temple.

Jed Yod Temple

Wat Jed Yod is one of the central city's most elegant sites. The chedi was built during the reign of King Tilokkarat in the late 15th century (his remains are in one of the smaller chedis), and in 1477 the World Sangkayana convened here to revise the doctrines of the Buddha.

Umong Temple

Among the hundreds of Buddhist temples in Chiang Mai, the Wat Umong or “Tunnel temple” is unique because of its location in the forest and its system of tunnels. The serene and peaceful atmosphere at the 13th century forest temple near Doi Suthep mountain provides a welcome change from the much visited sites in Chiang Mai.

Wat Ku Tao

Wat Ku Tao dates from 1613 and has a distinctive Tai Lü– style chedi, in the shape of a pile of diminishing spheres. The chedi contains the ashes of Tharawadi Min, a son of the Burmese king Bayinnaung, ruler of Lanna from 1578 to 1607. The temple is a quiet, untouristed place with photographic merit.