The enchantment of a trip to Chiang Mai is to visit the temple and pay homage to sacrilege in Buddhist belief. There are plenty of temples in Chiang Mai, and many people might be unable to choose which one to visit. So today, we have gathered the temples in Chiang Mai that many people might be familiar with.

1. Chedi Luang Wora Wihan Temple

Also known as Wat Chotikaram, it was built in the reign of King Saen Muang Ma, the 7th king of the Mungrai dynasty. This is where the city pillar of Chiang Mai is located; people call it Inthakin Hall, located in the heart of Chiang Mai, in which Chiang Mai people attach great faith. The temple's highlight is Viharn Luang, where the water holding ceremony used to be held, instead of Chiang Mun temple during the reign of Rama V.

Location: 103 Phra Pok Klao Road, Phra Sing, Mueang Chiang Mai

2. Chiang Mun Temple

Chiang Mun Temple is the oldest temple in Chiang Mai city. It has existed since the early day of the town, built by King Meng Rai the Great along with the Chiang Mai city in 1893 BE. He dedicated the hall named "Chian Mun" as a new temple called "Chiang Mun Temple," a significant Buddha image of Chiang Mai "Phra Setungkamanee" or Phra Kaew Kao is enshrined, which received great respect from the people. There are two viharas in the temple area: Large Viharn and Small Viharn.

Location: 171 Ratchaphakhinai Road, Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai

3. Phra That Doi Kham Temple

The official name is Suphan Banphot Temple. It is one of the significant ancient temples in Chiang Mai city, which was built by the two sons Phra Namg Chamadevi in 1230 BE to contain the Buddha's relics. But later, it became an abandoned temple. And after that, the community members joined in redeveloping until 2524 BE. Besides paying homage to the relics, another famous spot is to pray to Luang Pho Tunjai, which is very famous as a sacred Buddha image that can grant wishes to come true. This received great respect that many people come to worship.

Location: Mae Hia Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai

4. Umong Temple

The Umong Temple or Suan Phutta Tham is located in Suthep Road, Muang District, Chian Mai Province. It was built in the Phraya Mungrai period around 1839 BE. "King Kuena Thammikarat" built a tunnel to offer for Phra Maha Therachan, the expert in Tripitaka, to stay. There are also important places inside the temple, such as a replica of the Asoke stone pillar, the outdoor museum, stairs up to the pagoda, Thamakot library, a Bodhisattva image, Dhamma picture gallery, Putthatham Sien Phaya Naga office, stone inscriptions, and the memorial museum.

Location: 135 Moo 10, Suthep Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai

5. Phra That Doi Suthep Temple

Phra That Doi Suthep Ratchawarawihan is located on Doi Suthep, near Chiang Mai city. It has been a Chiang Mai sanctuary since ancient times. Originally was a residence of a hermit named "Suthewa," which coordinates with the word "Suthep," the mountain's name. The temple was built in the reign of King Kuena Thammakarat, the 6th ruler of Chiang Mai, at the beginning of the 19th Buddhist Century to enshrine Buddha's relics that were brought from Sri Satchanalai. Every visitor who travels to Chiang Mai must go to worship the Buddha's relics. If you don't, you haven't arrived yet.

Location: 9 Moo 9, Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai

6. Phra Singh Temple

Wat Phra Singh has a full name called Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan. It was built in 1888 BE by Phaya Pha Yu, the 5th king of Chiang Mai, Mangrai dynasty. He brought the ashes of Phaya Kam Fu, his father who held the city of Chean Saen and put them in the stupa in this temple. The temple has prestigious Lanna-style architecture that is well-known. Phra Singh Temple is also the center of the heart of the Chiang Mai people, who have faith that many of the people constantly come to pay homage. Especially the one who was in the year of the dragon must respect the Buddha's relics. During Songkran Festival, Phra Singh Sihing will be summoned to enshrine on the Busabok, which will be carried around the town for the people to bathe in the water for the auspiciousness.

Location: 2 Sam Lan Road, Phra Sing Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai District Chiang Mai Province