Chiang Mai City Private Tour: Explore Ancient Temples and Culture
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Tambon Chang Khlan
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Chiang Mai on this private tour. Explore ancient temples, including Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Wat Chedi Luang, and marvel at the city views. Enjoy stress-free transportation and a guided excursion to the most fascinating Wats in the city.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Wat Phra That Doi Suthep - Itinerary:\n\n8:30am - pick up from hotel to visit Doi Suthep Temple, the most famous temple in the north on top of the hill. Wat Pra That Doi Suthep,Containing a holy relux of Buddha and is reached bu 306 steps, flanked by mythical Nagas balustrade on either side, the panoramic views of the city from temple ground are truly spectaculars on a clear day.\n- Wat Ched Yot - 10:30am -Wat Jed Yod, the Wat Ched Yot is an attractive Lanna are temple complex in the outskirts od Chiang Mai that contains some very unique architecture. The temple that is also known as Wat Chet Yod and Wat Photharam Maha Vihara is a Royal temple dating back to 15th Century.Its architectural style shows Lanna, Rattanakosin , Lao , Chinese and Indian influence. The temple was built during the reign og King Tilokkarat, King of the Lanna Kingdom from 1441 until 1487. The Kings ashes are enshrined in a chedi on the temple grounds.\n- Wat Suan Dok - 11:30am - Wat Suan Dok, is localted just west of the old walled part of Chiang Mai is a very old temple knows for its large numver of white chedis or pagodas. Wat Suan Dok literally means flower garden temple. The temple derives its name from the location where it was built. The temple area was once used as a Royal flower gardens by the ruler of Chiang Mai. The most noticeable features of the Wat Suan Dok is the large number of chedis.The tallest golden chedi in Sri Lankan style is 48 meters high and contains the relic of the Buddha. A large number of smaller white chedis contain the ashes of members of several generations of the Chiang Mai Royal Family. The ashes were brought here from several places in Chiangmai as requested by Princess Dara Rashmi early 20th century. In 1477 the 8th World Buddhist Council was held here to discuss the texts of the Tripitaka, the scriptures containing the buddhist teachings.\n- Wat Phra Singh - 13:00 pm- Wat Phra Singh, there was several magnificent and very old temples within the walled old city of Chiang Mai , with the Wat Phra Singh being one of the most attractive. The temples which is also known as The Monastery of the Lion Buddha or The temple of he Lion Buddha is an active temple with hundreds of monks and novices living there . The Wat Phra Singh housed a number of highly and very old Buddha images.\n- Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara - 14:00- Wat Chedi Luang , its most prominent features is the massive and very impressive chedi (pagoda)dominating the area. The chedi was ordered by King Sean Muang Ma to enshrine the ashes of his father. Constructing began in 1391 and lastes almost a century. when the chedi was finally finsihed in 1475 during the reign of King Tilokarat it had reached a height of about 85 meters and a width of 44 meters which made it by far te largest structure of Chiang Mai. In the year 1545 disaster struck when a massive earthquake destroyed much of the chedi.The quake took off some 60 meters from the top of the chedi after which about 60 meters remained. In the 1990s the chedi was partially restored.\n- Wat Chiang Man - 15:00 pm - Wat Chiang Man, is the oldest temple in Chiang Mai and goes back all the way to 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 servaral very old and important Buddha images . \n\n16:30 - 17:00 - Back to hotel
What's Included
- English speaking guide
- Lunch included
- Round trip transfer
- Admission fee covered
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The city of Chiang Mai has a wealth of beautiful and historic Buddhist Wats (temples), and on this tour a visit to the most fascinating Wats is made. On this immersive full-day tour, see the many faces of Chiang Mai, including the marvel at the ancient temples Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wat Chet Yot, Wat Suan Dok, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang & Wat Chiang Man, steeped in culture and history.
- Guided excursion to 6 well-known temples of Chiang Mai
- Exploration of fascinating Chiang Mai ancient temples
- Wat Phra That Doi Suthep with far-reaching city views
- Visit to 15th-century Wat Chet Yot with its 7-spire stupa
- The historic Buddha relic at Wat Suan Dok
- Stress-free roundtrip transportation to & from your hotel
- We are SHA Plus certified. ​ A certificate awarded to an organisation proving that they have approved Covid-19 health and preventative protocols in place and that 70% or more of all employees have been fully vaccinated.
Location
McDonald's Night Bazaar Chiang Mai
Changklan Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Andrew_w
Dec 7, 2023
Easy way to see 6 temples in a single day - Spent the day touring temples in and around Chiang Mai. Guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the temples; the meaning of the various murals, paintings, and carvings; and especially the Buddhist religion and the numerous monks that are historical, legendary figures. Tour included stops for lunch, coffee, and water.
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Rajesh_k
Feb 27, 2020
Outstanding tour of the temples of Chiang Mai and vicinity - Very well organized private tour. The guide personalized our experience. Explained the rich history of Chiang Mai as the former capital of the Northern kingdom. The cold towels and the stready supply of cold water bottles were helpful in the hot tropical climate. The guide was attentive to detail. We spent the right amount of time at each stop and had an unforgettable experience overall. Strongly recommend!
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