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Sight Old City, Chiang Mai

Wat Phra Singh

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

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Wat Phra Singh in Old City, Chiang Mai
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Why go

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

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 Sunday Walking Street and Huen Phen. 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
    Sunday Walking Street

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

    Shopping · 0.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Huen Phen

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

    Food · 0.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Wat Chedi Luang

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

    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 · 0.8 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Ristr8to

    Specialty coffee bar in Nimman, known for latte art.

    Drinks · 1.9 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Chiang Mai Night Bazaar

    Nightly market for crafts, clothing and food stalls.

    Shopping · 2.0 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Wat Phra Singh 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 Phra Singh 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
2 Samlarn Rd Old City Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Coordinates
18.78853, 98.98199
Destination
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Wat Phra Singh: quick answers

How much time do you need at Wat Phra Singh?

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

When is the best time to visit Wat Phra Singh?

Our pick: Morning.

Where is Wat Phra Singh?

Wat Phra Singh is at 2 Samlarn Rd 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 Phra Singh?

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

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