The oldest temple in Chiang Mai, founded when the city was, and it still feels like a working monastery rather than a sight. The chedi is carried on the backs of fifteen stone elephants. Ten minutes inside the old walls and almost nobody there.
Quick facts
- Status
- Registered Thai historic site
Before you go
- Shoulders and knees covered. Wraps are usually available at the entrance.
- Check current opening hours before travelling: sections close for restoration and ceremonies.
- This is a working place of worship before it is a sight. Quiet voices, no flash during prayer.
Facts checked against the Wikipedia entry for Wat Chiang Man and Wikidata. Practicalities are general good practice, not a substitute for the temple's own notices.