Temple · Suthep, Chiang Mai

Wat Pha Lat

Wat Pha Lat
Photo: Stefan Fussan, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The temple features a large white elephant statue and sits amid trees. Visitors climb a long staircase lined with nagas to reach it. It offers a peaceful alternative to the busier Doi Suthep temple nearby.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 7 of Chiang Mai: One Week

Visiting Wat Pha Lat: what to know

Tickets
Entry is free.
Time needed
One hour suffices.
Best time
Morning hours to avoid heat.
Getting there
Walk up the staircase from the main road in Suthep.

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Wat Pha Lat FAQs

How do you get to Wat Pha Lat?

Take a songthaew or taxi to the staircase entrance in Suthep. Then climb the steps to the temple.

Is Wat Pha Lat open every day?

The temple is open daily. Hours may vary, so check locally.

What should visitors wear to Wat Pha Lat?

Dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered. Remove shoes before entering buildings.

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