Watchediluang Varaviharn

Glad I picked this temple over the rest, the main hall is both grand and serene, with few fans to cool you down, one could sit in the middle of the hall and feel the calming presence as the monks are chanting. Walk to the rear and you can see the old temple remains, as well as some other small religious buildings. 50baht for entrance ticket.

Temple with a majestic and towering chedi that stands as a symbol of Chiang Mai’s rich history. Wat Chedi Luang is one of the most significant and historic temples in northern Thailand. Originally built in the 14th century, the massive chedi once housed the revered Emerald Buddha. Though partially damaged by an earthquake in the 16th century, its beauty and spiritual presence remain deeply impressive. Visitors come here to pay their respects, admire the ancient Lanna architecture, and take in the serene and sacred atmosphere. Don’t miss the beautiful naga staircases and the row of Buddha statues at the base of the chedi – they’re perfect for both quiet reflection and stunning photos

Beautiful piece of history. My favorite temple to have been visited within the old. It’s majesty and grandeur still remains despite the time passed.

It is an ancient and important royal temple in Chiang Mai, featuring magnificent and beautiful architecture. The site is grand, impressive, peaceful, spacious, and clean. There is parking available within the temple grounds. Entry is free for Thai nationals, while foreigners are charged an entrance fee of 50 baht per person, with tickets available for purchase at the entrance.

Cool, historical site. You can see this area/temple within 30 minutes walking through, so it's a quick juant with some beautiful history and culture to immerse yourself in. Lots of monks in this area too, so sometimes you'll catch prayer and/or meditation and it's quite beautiful.

Beautiful temple complex in Chiang Mai – in my opinion, the most impressive one to visit in the city. The partially remaining old temple combined with the new temple, shining in all its glory, makes it truly worthwhile. The liveliness and the presence of monks actively going about their daily routines is really fascinating to see. We visited on a Sunday, which was perfect to combine with the Sunday night market. This is definitely a must-visit and was the highlight of our time in Chiang Mai.

Beautiful Buddhist temple in the heart of walled Chiang Mai. 50 baht to enter. Although in the tourist area, going in here was calming and peaceful, as it should be. The temple and surrounding shrines are wonderfully decorated and time should be taken to enjoy the area.

A gifting ceremony means crowds. Especially when the gifts come from royalty. Many cars were parked outside with guards all around. Monks of all ages hurried across the massive grounds while a massive sleeping Buddha reclined in a temple built especially for him. History says it took really long to be completed and the emerald Buddha was originally installed here before the statue was moved to Bangkok. A replica sits where the original was placed. Time has ruined the original shrine, but restoration work is in progress.