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Sight Old City, Chiang Mai

Wat Chedi Luang

A sight in Old City, Chiang Mai, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Wat Chedi Luang in Old City, Chiang Mai
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Why go

Partially ruined 14th-century chedi in the heart of the old city.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Chiang Mai, alongside 3 shops, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. 4 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Huen Phen and Sunday Walking Street. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Old City
Price
$
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Chiang Mai, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Huen Phen

    Long-standing northern Thai restaurant serving khao soi, sai ua sausage and laab.

    Food · 0.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Sunday Walking Street

    Weekly street market stretching from Tha Phae Gate through the old city.

    Shopping · 0.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Wat Phra Singh

    Chiang Mai's most revered temple, with Lanna-style murals.

    Sight · 0.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Khao Soi Khun Yai

    Small lunch-only shop known for its khao soi curry noodle soup.

    Food · 1.0 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Chiang Mai Night Bazaar

    Nightly market for crafts, clothing and food stalls.

    Shopping · 1.5 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Warorot Market

    Local market for dried foods, northern sausage and textiles near the river.

    Shopping · 1.5 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Wat Chedi Luang is a stop on our Bangkok to the Andaman route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Chiang Mai

Another curated sight in Chiang Mai. See the full Chiang Mai guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Chiang Mai run from 27°C in December to 37°C in April; August is usually the wettest month. For Wat Chedi Luang itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Chiang Mai from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Chiang Mai weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
QXPP+QCQ, 103 Prapokklao Road Old City Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Coordinates
18.78697, 98.98658
Destination
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Wat Chedi Luang: quick answers

How much time do you need at Wat Chedi Luang?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Wat Chedi Luang. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Wat Chedi Luang?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Monk chats are offered in the afternoons.

Where is Wat Chedi Luang?

Wat Chedi Luang is at QXPP+QCQ, 103 Prapokklao Road Old City Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Wat Chedi Luang?

Wat Chedi Luang appears on Bangkok to the Andaman, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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