Wat Chedi Luang
- Address: Th Phra Pokklao, Chiang Mai
- Hours: Open daily 6am - 5pm, except for Buddhist holidays
- Admission: Suggested donation of 20 baht
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Good Views / Viewpoint,
Religious Experience,
Ruin - Ancient,
Temple
If you’ve ever wanted to chat to a Buddhist monk, pull up a chair at Wat Chedi Luang. As you enter the wat from Th Phra Pokkao, turn right and you’ll see some tables under a sign reading ‘Monk Chat.’
The partially ruined wat dates back to the year 1441, and is most famous as the former home of the incredible Emerald Buddha. Nowadays, a jade replica fills the eastern niche of Wat Chedi Luang, and you can see the original in Bangkok at the Wat Phra Kaew.
Wat Chedi Luang has undergone a restoration program, which has added several Buddha images, porticoes and statues.
Latest Reviews
Review by Stephanie S, USA, April 2013
Doing what: Private Tour: Chiang Mai City and Temples
Excellent, excellent guide!
Review by Babak V, February 2013
Doing what: Chiang Mai City and Temples Half-Day Tour
Well worth it.
Review by Willi Hans R, January 2013
Doing what: Private Tour: Chiang Mai City and Temples
Chiangmai is a wonderful place, far nicer, cleaner and friendlier than Bangkok. The Royal Princess Dusitani Hotel, was excellent for its 4-star rating and obvious age. Our tours, booked through Viator were interesting and well guided.
Practical Info
Wat Chedi Luang is in the center of the moated old city of Chiang Mai near Th Ratchadamnoen, a non-stop shopping strip of stalls and street food.
