Wat Chiang Man is the 4th most-reviewed temple in Old City of 35 we track. It holds 4.6/5 from 5,918 Google reviews. It is about 750m northwest of Tha Phae Gate. Old City is the moated historic square, dense with temples and walkable end to end in about 20 minutes. Arrive before 9am to beat the tour groups and midday heat. Avoid the February to April burning season, when air quality drops.
Wat Chiang Man is a temples & culture located in Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Wat Chiang Man is a temples & culture in Old City, Chiang Mai. Rated 4.6/5 across 5,918 reviews. Visitors mention city, king, lanna, hall.
Category: Temples & Culture. Neighborhood: Old City. Rating: 4.6/5 from 5,918 reviews.
Address: 171 Ratchapakhinai Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Opening hours: 0: Monday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 1: Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 2: Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 3: Thursday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 4: Friday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 5: Saturday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 6: Sunday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Vibe: traditional, peaceful, local favorite, rooftop/view
Best for: culture lovers
Pros: visited respectfully and ideal.
Trust level: Moderate
Very stunning area
"Wat Chiang Man (วัดเชียงมั่น) is Chiang Mai’s oldest temple and a must-see for history lovers. It was founded in 1296 by King Mangrai, the city’s founder. Highlights include the famous Crystal Buddha ": Ramon Müller (5/5)
"One of the most beautiful temples I’ve ever visited. It made the day absolutely wonderful. It was very quiet, with very few visitors. The area is huge, with lots of benches to relax on. It would be ea": Natasha M. (5/5)
"Beautiful temple to catch around sunset. The main hall has beautiful gold on red images and the smaller hall has striking paintings. Despite the churn of visitors, the temple grounds are peaceful with": Brian Jungwiwattanaporn (5/5)