Wat Chedi Luang

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  • Address: Th Phra Pokklao, Chiang Mai
  • Hours: Open daily 6am - 5pm, except for Buddhist holidays
  • Admission: Suggested donation of 20 baht

Wat Chedi Luang
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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

5 star rating: Highly Recommended Review by Stephanie S, USA, April 2013
Doing what: Private Tour: Chiang Mai City and Temples

Excellent, excellent guide!

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5 star rating: Highly Recommended Review by Babak V, February 2013
Doing what: Chiang Mai City and Temples Half-Day Tour

Well worth it.

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5 star rating: Highly Recommended 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.

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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.

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