Best Temples in Chiang Mai, Thailand

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#1
Wat Jetlin
4.6(1575)

Wat Jetlin is a highly recommended historical and cultural temple, perfect for temple visits and sightseeing. Its cultural atmosphere makes it a popular tourist attraction and place of worship. As one Redditor put it, "If you enjoy temples like me then go for these: 7. Wat Jetlin.

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200 Reddit upvotes
Wat Ram Poeng
#2
Wat Ram Poeng
4.7(1466)

Wat Ram Poeng is a quiet, 500-year-old temple offering Vipassana meditation retreats with accommodation and two daily meals for up to 45 days. Donations are optional upon departure. Best for meditation and spiritual retreats, it's highly recommended by the community.

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60 Reddit upvotes
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#3
Wat Sri Suphan
4.5(3898)

Wat Sri Suphan is a highly recommended historical and cultural temple, ideal for temple visits and sightseeing. It's a place of worship with a cultural atmosphere. As one Reddit user put it, "If you enjoy temples like me then go for these: 9. Wat Sri Suphan.

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200 Reddit upvotes
Wat Chiang Man
#4
Wat Chiang Man
4.6(5454)

Wat Chiang Man is a cultural, historical, and tourist attraction, best for temple visits and sightseeing. This place of worship is highly recommended by the community, with one Reddit user suggesting, "If you enjoy temples like me then go for these: 3. Wat Chiang Man.

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221 Reddit upvotes
Wat Chedi Luang
#5
Wat Chedi Luang
4.7(15948)

Wat Chedi Luang is a highly recommended cultural and historical temple, popular on Reddit (13 mentions). It's best for temple visits and sightseeing, offering a cultural atmosphere. Community tags include historic and monk chat.

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279 Reddit upvotes
#6
Wat Phra Singh
4.7(16575)

Wat Phra Singh is a highly recommended cultural and historical temple, popular on Reddit (13 mentions). Best for temple visits and sightseeing, as one user noted, "If you enjoy temples like me then go for these: 4. Wat Phra Singh.

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275 Reddit upvotes
#7
Wat Umong
4.6(9979)

Wat Umong is a cultural temple, historical, and meditation site, highly recommended by the community. Popular on Reddit (15 mentions), it's best for temple visits, sightseeing, and culture. As one Redditor noted, "If you enjoy temples like me then go for these: 2. Wat Umong.

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318 Reddit upvotes
#8
Wat Buppharam
4.5(915)

Wat Buppharam is a highly recommended cultural site, ideal for temple visits, sightseeing, and spiritual exploration. This historical and spiritual temple, known for its forest tradition, is a top choice for temple enthusiasts.

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249 Reddit upvotes
#9
Wat Lok Moli
4.7(7181)

Wat Lok Moli is a historical and cultural landmark, highly recommended for temple visits and sightseeing. Its cultural atmosphere makes it a top choice for those who enjoy temples.

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204 Reddit upvotes
#10
Chiang Mai University
4.5(888)

Chiang Mai University is popular on Reddit (8 mentions) and known for its internationally recognized software engineering and nursing programs. This casual spot is best for visiting, walking, and scenic views. One Redditor noted it as a place to visit alongside the night market and Doi Suthep Temple.

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31 Reddit upvotes
#11
Wat Suan Dok
4.6(4137)

Wat Suan Dok is popular on Reddit, with one user noting, "Or Wat Suan Mohk in Surat Thani." This Buddhist temple offers monk chats, a Buddhist university, and meditation. It has a casual atmosphere, best for cultural experiences and meditation retreats. Highly recommended by the community.

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14 Reddit upvotes
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#12
Wat Tham Dok Kham
4.3(85)

Wat Tham Dok Kham is a quiet temple and place of worship, embodying the forest tradition. Best for spiritual exploration and sightseeing, it comes highly recommended by the community. As one Redditor noted, "I'll be exploring more with the hope to see Wat Tham Dok Kham.

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49 Reddit upvotes
#13
Wat Phan Tong
4.1(51)

Wat Phan Tong is a highly recommended cultural and historical temple, ideal for temple visits and sightseeing. As one Reddit user noted, "If you enjoy temples like me then go for these: 10. Wat Phan Tong." It serves as a place of worship and a popular tourist attraction.

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200 Reddit upvotes
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#14
Hoi Khaa Rim Ping noodles
4.3(1297)

Hoi Khaa Rim Ping offers northern food like Khao soi and kaeng an lae, with a quiet atmosphere and river view of a temple. Best for northern food, river view, and a local experience, it's highly recommended by the community and is budget-friendly ($).

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9 Reddit upvotes
#15
Wat Rajamontean
4.7(356)

Wat Rajamontean is a casual temple and landmark, popular for sightseeing and culture. This place of worship is a top tourist attraction.

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1 Reddit upvotes
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#16
Wat Jed Yot
4.7(4030)

Wat Jed Yot is a calm temple and tourist attraction, best for sightseeing. As one Redditor put it, "Wat Jed Yot is pretty cool." It's also a place of worship and comes highly recommended by the community.

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0 Reddit upvotes
#17
The Velvet Orchid
4(104)

The Velvet Orchid is a highly recommended budget hotel in the old city, praised for its nice atmosphere and walkability. Located next to a temple, it offers easy access to attractions and is considered quite nice for its price (under 1000 a night).

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4 Reddit upvotes
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#18
Golden Sun Tattoo Temple
5(44)

Golden Sun Tattoo Temple, located just southeast of Chiang Mai's Old City, offers professional body art services. Best for tattoo refreshes and new tattoos, a Reddit user noted, "My pal has a place...worth asking them" about refreshing ink.

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3 Reddit upvotes