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Wat Chedi Luang
Sight4.7 · 16 6504.6 · 8 116≈ 1 h 8 minEntry: ~50 THB177 m from the center
A historic 14th-century Buddhist temple complex in the heart of Chiang Mai's walled Old City. Its central monument is a colossal ruined stone stupa (chedi) that once soared to 82 metres and enshrined the sacred Emerald Buddha before a massive 1545 earthquake. Giant sculpted elephants still guard the brick terraces. The temple compound also houses the revered City Pillar shrine (Sao Inthakin) and a viharn with a reclining Buddha.
Highlights
- Monumental 15th-century ruined chedi guarded by carved elephants
- Historic site where the Emerald Buddha was enshrined for 80 years
- Sacred City Pillar shrine nestled beside an ancient dipterocarp tree
- Daily Monk Chat sessions offering cultural insights into Buddhism
Opening hours
| Mon | 05:00 – 22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 05:00 – 22:30 |
| Wed | 05:00 – 22:30 |
| Thu | 05:00 – 22:30 |
| Fri | 05:00 – 22:30 |
| Sat | 05:00 – 22:30 |
| Sun | 05:00 – 22:30 |
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