Join this exciting half-day Chiang Mai tour to discover the most important temples in the city! Spend half your day getting to know the temples and the history. On this 4-hour tour, you will explore the beauty and history of these famous sights with an expert guide.
Join this exciting half-day Chiang Mai tour to discover the most important temples in the city! Spend half your day getting to know the temples and the history. On this 4-hour tour, you will explore the beauty and history of these famous sights with an expert guide.
- Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara - Your day begins with an 8:30 am pickup from your Chiang Mai City hotel by an English-speaking guide. You’ll then head to Wat Chedi Luang, home to a massive pagoda that once stood 280 feet tall before being partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545. This temple once housed the revered Emerald Buddha, now located in…
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Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara - Your day begins with an 8:30 am pickup from your Chiang Mai City hotel by an English-speaking guide. You’ll then head to Wat Chedi Luang, home to a massive pagoda that once stood 280 feet tall before being partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545. This temple once housed the revered Emerald Buddha, now located in Bangkok’s Wat Phra Kaew. A highlight of Wat Chedi Luang is the stunning Naga staircase that graces the front porch of the chapel.
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Wat Phra Singh - Next, visit Wat Phra Singh, established in 1345 and a central site for Songkran celebrations. The temple grounds feature the beautiful Lai Kham chapel, known for its intricate woodcarvings and northern-style murals.
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Wat Suan Dok - Continue to Wat Suan Dok, a 14th-century temple where several white chedis hold the ashes of Chiang Mai’s former royal family. You’ll also explore Wat Chiang Man, the city’s oldest temple and the former residence of King Mengrai, Chiang Mai’s founder. This temple is notable for its chedi supported by elephant-shaped buttresses and the ancient Phra Kaeo Khao Buddha image.
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Wat Jed Yod - Your next stop is Wat Jed Yod, dating back to 1458. The temple features a unique seven-spired square chedi, inspired by the designs at Bodhgaya, the site of Buddha’s Enlightenment in India over 2,500 years ago.
Around 12:30 pm, you’ll return to your hotel in Chiang Mai City, concluding the tour.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at Chiang Mai City
- English speaking guide during sightseeing
- Air-conditioned private car transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at Chiang Mai City
- English speaking guide during sightseeing
- Air-conditioned private car transportation
- Personal expenses
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
