Wat Chedi Luang
Temple · Old City, Chiang Mai

Wat Chedi Luang

Photo: Kingkidton · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The temple was built in 1391 and once held the Emerald Buddha. Its main chedi reaches 60 meters but lost its top in an earthquake in 1545. Stone elephants line the base and a large Buddha image sits in a side hall.

On day 1 of Chiang Mai Temples & Hills

Good to know

Tickets
Small entry fee for foreign visitors.
Time needed
One hour.
Best time
Early morning.
Getting there
Walk from Tha Phae Gate or take a red songthaew.

Itineraries with Wat Chedi Luang

Day 1 of Chiang Mai Temples & Hills

Old City Temples and Market

How Wat Chedi Luang fits into a day.
  1. 8:30Wat Chedi LuangWat Chedi Luang
  2. 10:15Wat Lok MoliWat Lok Moli
  3. 16:00Sunday Walking Street MarketRatchadamnoen Walking Street
See all 5 days
Advertisement
Ad space · 728 × 90

Wat Chedi Luang questions

Is Wat Chedi Luang open daily?

The temple grounds are open every day from dawn until dusk.

Do visitors need to cover shoulders and knees?

Yes. A dress code applies at all times inside the temple.

Can people climb the chedi?

No. The structure is a ruin and access is not permitted.

More places on this trip