Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai

Wat Chedi Luang features the largest Buddhist chedi located in the city of Chiang Mai, Thailand. It comprises three temples, namely, Wat Ho Tham, Wat Chedi Luang, and Wat Sukmi, which make the temple the greatest of all times. The most crucial part of the temple is its chedi (pagoda), built in the Lama-style architecture, which stands tall in the entire region.

If you are a history buff, Wat Chedi Luang is one of the best places to visit during your trip to Thailand due to its historical significance. While exploring the temple, you will discover several other attractions that will leave you surprised by its grandeur. 

The temple includes the city pillar that is the epitome of the center of the universe, which is also popularly known as Sao Inthakin. Moving further, there is the primary ‘viharn’ that hosts the popular standing Buddha statue and giant gum trees that are trusted to safeguard the city from evils. 

This religious attraction gathers a massive crowd during the Buddhist holidays, which is another best site to behold. During these times, all the devotees of Lord Buddha come together to offer their prayers and perform the task of evening candle procession.

• Witness the intricate and striking architecture of the fundamental chedi (pagoda) of the temple that stands at a height of 80 meters.
• Observe the ancient beauty of the elephant sculptures on all the four sides of the Chedi located at the south side of the foundation.
• Immerse in the immaculate beauty of the stone carvings of Buddha at the top of the staircase.
• Find the latest statue of Emerald Buddha in the temple, which is a significant Buddist symbol of the city.
• Extend your prayers to the beautiful standing Buddha statue called Phra Chao Attarot in the primary ‘viharn’ of the temple.
• Watch another gorgeous statue of a reclining Buddha situated on the grounds of the temple, also known as one of the most interesting statues of Buddha.
• Visit the holy city pillar named Sao Inthakin in another building on the premises that is believed to safeguard the city from evils.
• Pay a visit to another small temple named Wat Phan Tao which is surrounded by a garden of beautifully carved teak and consists of the golden statue of Buddha in its primary prayer hall.