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Wat Chedi Luang
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon when light is softer and crowds are smaller; cooler air makes walking around the site easier. Avoid the 10:00–14:00 slot when tour buses arrive.
Budget tips
Small entrance fee paid on site, typically around 40–50 THB in recent years; no regular free days but access may be unrestricted during some religious festivals. Save money by walking between nearby old-city temples instead of taking taxis.
Recommended for
History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, Cultural travelers, Day trippers
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Hitre informacije: Sunlight gilds the weathered bricks as incense smoke drifts through open courtyards, giving the ruined chedi a surprisingly majestic, almost cinematic presence. Visitors often linger to watch saffron-robed monks process in the morning light, and to trace the layers of ornate stucco that hint at the temple's former grandeur.
Vrhunci: Pause at the jagged base of the 82-meter chedi and feel warm bricks under your palm, smell thick incense and marigold garlands, and spot the cavernous break where the tower cracked in the 1545 earthquake. Local stories say the ruined stupa once sheltered the Emerald Buddha before it was taken in 1468, and every dawn women in faded sarongs tuck tiny marigold offerings into a carved niche while monks chant, giving the place an oddly intimate, time-worn reverence.
Insider tips
- Wear shoulders-and-knees-covered clothing to respect shrine rules, carry a lightweight sarong or scarf for quick cover.
- Arrive before 09:00 for the best light on the chedi and far fewer tour groups.
- Climb the accessible steps for close-up photos of the crumbling brickwork, but respect roped-off areas and signs.
- Visit the small wihan to the right of the chedi for quieter Buddha images and good close-range photography.
Kliknite za brezplačen peš ogled v Chiang Mai, Thailand
Najboljši način za doživetje mesta z lokalnim vodičem.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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