is considered as the cultural and religious capital of Northern Thailand. There are more than 300 temples in Chiang Mai and its outskirts. Many of these temples are of exceptional historical and architectural value and within easy walking distance from each other.

Buddhist temples in Chiang Mai exhibit a mixture of Lanna Thai, Burmese, Mon, and Sri Lankan architectural styles that reflect the varied heritage of Northern Thailand.

Visitors must show respect by wearing appropriate clothing. You must take off your shoes before entering the temple or other buildings, but they may be worn in the courtyard. Taking photographs of Buddha images is no problem, but it is polite to ask before taking pictures of monks or locals.

Most temples do not charge admission fees for foreign tourists. A few of the major temples like Wat Doi Suthep charge a minimal admission fee.

Here is a list of all 47 Buddhist temples that I was able to visit or walk by in Chiang Mai, Thailand:

Chiang Mai City Center

Temples found inside and within easy walking distance from the walled city of Chiang Mai.

Wat Buppharam (Wat Bubparam)

Located along Tha Phae Rd, Chang Moi, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Chai Phra Kiat

Located along Ratchadamnoem Road, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Chaisriphoom

Also called Wat Chai Si Phum. Located along Chaiyapoom Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Chang Taem

Located along Prapokkloa Road, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan

Located along Prapokkloa Road, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Chetawan

Located along Tha Pae Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Chet Rim

Also called Wat Chedlin. Located in Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Chiang Man

Also called Wat Chieng Mun. Located in Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Chiang Yeun

Located along Manee Nopparat Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Chom Phu

Located along Chiang Moi Kao Road Soi 1, Chiang Mai, Thailand (Near Tha Pae Gate).

Wat Dok Eung

Also called Wat Dok Ueng. Located along Ratvhithi Road, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand (Near Tha Pae Gate).

Wat Dok Kham

Located along Moon Muang Road, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand (Near Tha Pae Gate).

Wat Duang Di

Also called Wat Duang Dee. Located along Prapokkloa Soi 12, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand(Near Three Kings Monument).

Wat Dubphai

Also called Wat Dab Phai. Located along Singharat Road, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Fon Soi

Located along Prapokkloa Road, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Inthakin Temple

Located in Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Kuan Kama

Located in Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Lam Chang

Located along Ratpakinai Road, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Lok Molee

Located along Manee Nopparat Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Monthian

Located in Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Mo Kham Tuan

Located in Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Muen Larn

Located in Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Ou Sai Kham

Located along Chang Moi Kao Street, Chiang Mai, Thailand (Near Tha Pae Gate).

Wat Phan Whaen

Located in Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Panping

Located along Ratpakinai Road, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Pa Pao

Located along Manee Nopparat Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Phan Tao

Located in Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Pha On

Located in Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Phra Chao Meng Rai

Also called Wat Phrajao Meng Rai. Located in Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Phra Singh

Located in Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Pa Phrao Nai

Located along Sinharat Road Lane 3, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Saen Muang Ma Luang

Wat Sai Moon Muang

Located in Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Sai Moon Myanmar

Located in  Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Si Goet (Wat Si Koet)

Also called Wat Si Koet or Wat Si Koed. Located in Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Sri Suphan

Located in Wu Lai district, Chiang Mai, Thailand (Near Wu Lai Road).

Wat Saen Muang Ma Luang

Also called Wat Hua Khuang. Located in Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Sum Pow

Located in Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Thung Yu

Located in Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Umong Mahathen Chan

Located in Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Chiang Mai Outskirts

Temples that can be reached more comfortably by taxi, tuktuk, songthaew, or bicycle.

Wat Chet Yot

Located along Super Highway Chiang Mai – Lampang (Highway 11), Chiang Mai, Thailand(Northwest of Chiang Mai City Center).

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Located at Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai, Thailand (15 kilometers from Chiang Mai City Center).

Wat Pra That Sri Chom Thong Worawihan

Located in Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai, Thailand (35 kilometers southwest of Chiang MaiCity Center).

Wiang Kum Kang Area

Also referred to as the “Lost City” or “Ancient City.” Located in Saraphi District, Chiang Mai,Thailand (3 kilometers south of Chiang Mai City Center).

Wat Chedi Liem

Located in Wiang Kum Kang, Saraphi District, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Wat Ku Maisong

Located in Wiang Kum Kang, Saraphi District, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Wat Phra Chao Ong-Dum

Located in Wiang Kum Kang, Saraphi District, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Wat Phra That Kao

Located in Wiang Kum Kang, Saraphi District, Chiang Mai, Thailand

My Favorite Temples

• Wat Chiang Man
• Wat Chedi Luang
• Wat Lok Molee
• Wat Phan Tao
• Wat Phra Singh
• Wat Sri Suphan
• Wat Doi Suthep