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Wat Sri Suphan also known as Silver Temple was founded around early 16th Century. It's most distinctive feature is a silver orientation hall with richly decorated metalwork. You need to buy a ticket of 50 Thai Baht per person to enter the temple complex.

I recently visited Wat Sri Suphan, also known as the Silver Temple, in Chiang Mai. Getting there was really easy. I was staying inside the Old City, so I decided to walk, it took me about 15 minutes. But if you prefer, you can grab a tuk-tuk or a songthaew for a quick ride, and it’s very affordable. The entrance fee was 50 THB (around 1.40 USD), which included a small keychain and a bottle of water. The ticket was valid all day, so I could leave and come back later to see the temple illuminated at night. As soon as I stepped inside, I was amazed by the beauty of the place. The ordination hall is entirely covered in silver and aluminum, with intricate carvings that tell stories of Buddhism, Thai culture, and even daily life. The craftsmanship is breathtakin, I spent a long time just looking at the details. One important thing to know: women are not allowed to enter the ordination hall (Ubosot) due to religious tradition. They can still admire the temple from outside, which is equally stunning, and there are digital screens nearby where you can see the interior. Regarding dress code, make sure to cover your shoulders and knees before entering. Shoes must be removed before stepping into temple areas, as is common in Thailand. What I really loved was the atmosphere. In the evenings, the temple glows with colorful lights, and since it’s close to the Saturday Night Market, you can easily combine both experiences. During the day, you can also join monk chats, learn about meditation, or even watch local silversmiths working in the nearby workshops. Overall, Wat Sri Suphan felt very unique compared to other temples I visited in Chiang Mai. It’s a small temple, but the artistry and history make it truly special. If you’re exploring the city, don’t miss it, go both during the day and at night if you can. It’s worth every moment!

Wat Sri Suphan (Silver Temple) is over 500 years old. This temple is in the 'Silver Artisans' area of Chiang Mai. The temple has statues of King Kaew and his wife. The temple is not open to women because of the impact to social stability. Please do not attempt to over-ride this and please do not go there with uncovered shoulders or shorts. I enjoyed walking around the temple and watching people taking pictures dressed in Thai attire. There was a lady getting her pre-wedding pictures taken and she looked gorgeous in her silvery blue outfit; which was further accentuated by the temple. There's plenty of places to sit within the temple premises and to take in the calming ambience.

Beautiful silver temple. We went at night about 30 minutes before they closed so we didn’t really get to see the full thing but we were leaving the next day so we went anyway. It was 50 baht per person for the entry. We were given the orange flower thing from a Buddha and my husband went into the temple (men only).

Silver Temple. 50 bhat per person entry free. Men only, no women inside the silver temple. Women can view the outside only. We went 1 hr before they closed, but the museum also closed early. It was still beautiful. Women can enter the first temple located outside the gate.

View @ Wat Sri Suphan / Silver Temple. . Originally built in 1502 under King Muang Kaew of the Mangrai Dynasty, the temple ubosot (ordination hall) is the world’s first entirely covered in silver, aluminum, and nickel, adorned with intricate carvings of Lanna artistry, a breathtaking tapestry of metalwork. . By day, the temple glows with quiet reverence; by night it pulses with color and energy, especially on Saturdays during the Walking Street. . Visitors can witness silversmiths at work, explore its heritage center, or even try their hand at silver repoussé carvings.

What a weird and fun concept this Silver Temple has. I went there at night and was amazed by all the silvery details shining under the lights. Apart from Buddhism, there was also a Hindu god statue in front of the ubosot (ordination hall), which makes this place a blend of cultures. The ubosot itself is quite unique. It looks new, freshly painted, and designed with a playful concept. The walls have unusual paintings ranging from UFOs to GPS satellites to heaven, which is both fun and strange. However, I gave three stars to this ubosot because women are not allowed to enter, which I find very backward. I think the city or the government should abolish this kind of practice already. As a Thai person, this is not a common restriction, and using the word “custom” or “culture” doesn’t apply here. Especially since the ubosot is not even old but newly built, I honestly don’t understand the point of such a rule.

Very nice temple. The silver colour stood out and it was really nice to see with lots of little details from the outside to the inside the roof walls and floor had lots of effort put into them. But I may warn you if you are a female you are not able to enter the temple. Also the floor had a weird pattern with aliens scattered all over for some reason, regardless it looked nice so I would visit.