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Wat Pha Lad
Sight4.8 · 8 3064.7 · 590≈ 45 minFree entry5.6 km from the center
Wat Pha Lat is a quiet forest temple on the slopes of Doi Suthep, on the way up to the hilltop Wat Phra That. Legend says the white elephant carrying a Buddhist relic rested here in the 14th century. Among the jungle stand a chedi and moss-covered statues, a small waterfall murmurs nearby, and the terrace looks out over Chiang Mai. The Monk's Trail leads here from the city zoo, about an hour on foot.
Highlights
- Forest temple on the slopes of Doi Suthep
- Legend of the relic-carrying elephant from the 14th century
- Mossy statues and a small waterfall
- Monk's Trail jungle hike from the city zoo
- Terrace with views over Chiang Mai
Opening hours
| Mon | 06:00 – 17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 06:00 – 17:30 |
| Wed | 06:00 – 17:30 |
| Thu | 06:00 – 17:30 |
| Fri | 06:00 – 17:30 |
| Sat | 06:00 – 17:30 |
| Sun | 06:00 – 17:30 |
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