{"id":4844,"date":"2024-03-19T16:34:48","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T07:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/?p=4844"},"modified":"2026-07-06T09:47:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T00:47:17","slug":"chiang-mai-temple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2024\/03\/19\/chiang-mai-temple\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Recommended Temples in Chiang Mai: From Classics to Hidden Gems"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It's no exaggeration to say that Chiang Mai's charm as an ancient capital lies in its old, storied temples. Its beautiful temples convey a rich history and culture to this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, many people feel: \"Chiang Mai has so many temples, I don't know which to visit.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For them, this article introduces 7 temples handpicked by a Chiang Mai local! (In Thai, a temple is called a \"wat.\")<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Doi Suthep<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wat Doi Suthep is one of Chiang Mai's most important temples, sitting atop Doi Suthep mountain at 1,080 m. It's such a landmark that people say, \"You haven't really visited Chiang Mai unless you've paid respects at Doi Suthep.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doi Suthep was founded over 650 years ago by King Kuena, who ruled the Lanna dynasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The stairway at Doi Suthep<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

To reach the main hall, you climb a 306-step stairway watched over on both sides by nagas (serpent deities). (A cable car is also available.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Doi Suthep main hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

At the top of the stairs awaits a golden stupa about 22 m tall! It enshrines Buddha relics and draws the deep devotion of many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A panoramic view of Chiang Mai from Doi Suthep<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

From the terrace you can see all of Chiang Mai city, earning it the name \"temple in the sky.\" Greeting the first sunrise of the new year here is also recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more on Doi Suthep, see here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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English name<\/td>Wat Phra That Doi Suthep<\/td><\/tr>
Hours<\/td>5:00\u201320:00 (the paid cable car runs from about 05:30 to 20:00)<\/td><\/tr>
Admission<\/td>30 THB (cable car 50 THB per person)<\/td><\/tr>
Access<\/td>About 45 min by car from Chiang Mai Old Town<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n