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Wat Umong Suan Putthatham
Sight4.6 · 11 1874.4 · 1 289≈ 1 h 8 minFree entry
Wat Umong Suan Phutthatham is a 700-year-old forest temple nestled in the foothills of Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai. Built around 1297 by King Mangrai, the sanctuary is renowned for its labyrinthine underground brick tunnels crafted for quiet meditation, housing ancient Buddha niches and faded murals. Above the tunnels stands a weathered bell-shaped Lanna stupa, surrounded by wooded grounds with a tranquil pond and roaming deer.
Highlights
- Unique 13th-century brick meditation tunnels adorned with Buddhist niches
- Ancient moss-covered Lanna-style bell chedi perched atop the hill
- Serene forest monastery grounds home to friendly deer and a turtle pond
Opening hours
| Mon | 04:00 – 20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 04:00 – 20:00 |
| Wed | 04:00 – 20:00 |
| Thu | 04:00 – 20:00 |
| Fri | 04:00 – 20:00 |
| Sat | 04:00 – 20:00 |
| Sun | 04:00 – 20:00 |
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