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Wat Sri Suphan - Silver Temple
Sight4.5 · 4 5474.4 · 991≈ 1 hEntry: ~50 THB1.1 km from the center
An extraordinary Buddhist temple situated on Wualai Road, Chiang Mai's traditional silversmiths quarter, originally founded around 1500. Its striking ordination hall is completely sheathed inside and out with intricately embossed silver, aluminium, and nickel panels. Crafted entirely by hand by local artisans, the metalwork depicts Buddhist mythology, local folklore, and zodiac motifs, shining brightly under evening light shows.
Highlights
- World's only silver-clad Buddhist ordination hall
- Intricate handcrafted repoussé by Wualai silversmiths
- Silver reliefs illustrating Buddhist lore and zodiac signs
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:30 – 19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:30 – 19:00 |
| Wed | 08:30 – 19:00 |
| Thu | 08:30 – 19:00 |
| Fri | 08:30 – 19:00 |
| Sat | 08:30 – 23:00 |
| Sun | 08:30 – 19:00 |
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