Wat Phra That Doi Kham

Very nice temple complex. Not crowded. We were there around 1pm. Mostly visited by Thai. Temple is free. Easy to walk around with baby stroller. It was great combined with lunch in Imaginary Jungles Michelin recommended restaurant. We took grab from Chiang Mai old town.

Wat Phra That Doi Kham is a stunning temple located on top of a mountain. The views overlooking Chiang Mai are absolutely beautiful and make the visit totally worthwhile. The surroundings are peaceful, and the atmosphere is very relaxing. It’s a great place to visit if you want to enjoy amazing views of the city and experience a calm, spiritual environment. I highly recommend stopping by when visiting Chiang Mai.

This is a beautiful temple located just a short distance from the city. Unlike more popular spots, it is much less crowded, yet it offers a stunning view of Chiang Mai city similar to the one from Doi Suthep. The temple contain many impressive, large relics. Interestingly, the temple also features Hindu deities such as Ganesha and Ardhanarishvara. It was beautiful and calm up there. Parking: Plenty of space available. Cost: No entrance fee.

This sacred place is where we make a vow, praying to visit and pay homage every year, because the main Buddha statue in the temple symbolizes our birthday. Every year, we make a point of visiting and paying respects to Luang Pho Thanjai (the Buddha statue that grants wishes instantly). This year, the auspicious timing was perfect, coming during the winter season. The weather was pleasant, the view was beautiful, with a light mist in the mornings, and it wasn't crowded. We came to pray, perform rituals, and walk around the Buddha's relics three times. As for the history of Wat Phra That Doi Kham in Chiang Mai, it is an ancient temple more than 1,300 years old, built in 1230 AD during the reign of Queen Phraya Thewi. Originally named Wat Suwannabannaphat, it was built by two sons to enshrine the Buddha's relics on the mountain. Later, a valuable treasure was discovered, revealing many ancient Buddha statues, including the highly sacred "Luang Pho Thanjai." People come to pray for good fortune and offer jasmine flowers as offerings, resulting in an abundance of flower garlands. History: Construction: Built in 1230 by Chao Maha Anantayot and Chao Anantayot, sons of Queen Jamadevi, rulers of Hariphunchai. Name: Originally named Wat Suwannabannaphat, but locals called it "Wat Doi Kham" (Golden Mountain Temple) because they believed gold flowed down the stream after receiving relics of the Buddha's hair. Artifacts: The temple was abandoned for a period, but a treasure hunt in 1966 uncovered several important artifacts, such as Phra Rod Luang, a large gilded sandstone Buddha image, and Phra Sam Mor (a terracotta Buddha image). Important Sacred Objects: Phra That Doi Kham: An important pagoda containing relics of the Buddha. Luang Pho Thanjai: A seated Buddha image built during the reign of King Kwean. It is renowned for its sacredness and ability to instantly grant blessings, especially in matters of fortune.

Nice place to visit if you are at Chiang Mai. Up to the hill with good atmosphere. Big Serenity Buddha statue and stupa. A lot of local people too. From Wikipedia info, there Buddha statue which can full fill your wishes, just try out and do your best 😇💖

We went there to make a wish and make an offering. The prayer and instructions on how to make a wish are available in english on the offering site. You can request to have jasmine flower ordered on the spot (it takes about 15 minutes), but I recommend bringing your own to save time since it gets quite crowded. The view outside is beautiful, and the road leading up to the temple is very scenic.

Located atop a hill, this felt like a very grand and magnificent temple. It was surprisingly not as crowded as I’d have imagined it to be. Nice views overlooking the entire of chiang mai and many large relics and figures around. Great experience!

One of the most historic places to visit in Chiang Mai which has been existing for 600 years. Not crowded, nice view and a good air. No ticket fee for both a person and a vehicle.