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Wat Chedi Luang

Prapokklao Road | Intersection with main east-west Ratchadamnoen Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Ranked #7 of 111 attractions in Chiang Mai
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Ancient Ruins
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Description: Built about 600 years ago, this impressive temple once housed the precious Emerald Buddha.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Very large temple which is very visually impressive. Food vendors are outside the temple all selling any manner of delicious things. Great photo spot and easy walking distance. Wear a hat though as little shade is available and its usually very hot!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

There are so many temples to see in Chiang mai, but this one stands out for me because of the ancient structure in the center. On the left hand side you can use a container to raise water to the top of the temple for a blessing by using a pulley system. All the buildings on the site are also... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

This was the "local" Wat to our accommodation and we turned up in the week when it was having a major party - fairground, food, music and loads of people making offerings and enjoying what really was a massive, mass celebration. It was an honour to be a part of it

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW via mobile

Calm and relaxing and we were early enough to miss the crowds. Till the cycling orienteers arrived in big groups looking for clues for their competition!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013

The place is nice, old, calm and full of Thai spiritual sites. Sunday evening would be full of people where you can see people doing their rituals.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013

14th century but partially destroyed by an earthquake in the 1500s. Nice for photos. UNESCO/Japan rebuilt what they could of it. Also inside the grounds see the lak muang, the guardian spirit post of the city.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

Very serene place with greenery and mountains in the backdrop of ancient ruins. It has a big compound where once can sit and relax, while enjoying the beauty of the place. Worth a visit !

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

Very nice place to visit---especially during their annual temple festival in June. Worth a visit! Photogenic ancient stupa/chedi

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

Chedi Luang has a little bit of everything...wat...ruins...monk chat....the works. Plus the neighborhood it is located in has some serious eats. Go.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

This ancient and prestigious temple is worth a visit. Take time to walk around the huge compound, go round the chedi which had its summit destroyed by an earthquake, admire the beautiful main chapel and reclining Buddha

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