Unlike most of the Wats the temple building is unpainted wood. The wood panels are beautifully carved and the difference in material from most Wats makes it a must see in the Old City of Chiang Mai. The grounds are small, but there is a metal stupa and pretty pond behind the temple.

just off the main street of the old quarter this wooden temple is different from all the golden Wats that can be found essentially everywhere in old chiang mai. Its simple buauty makes it my favorite.

The Temple grounds are small but the main Temple is worth the visit, as it is a rare example of unpainted teak. It is very pretty. There is a nice little pond in the back with a Buddha statue under a tree.

LOGISTICS Wat Pan Tao is located in the old quarter of Chiang Mai, which is a 1km squared area surrounded by a moat. There are around 36 temples in this area alone. The best way to explore them is by foot and I would recommend seeing this temple as a part of a walking tour of the temples going Wat... More

We were there on Sunday of December 2. The wood temple is small and classic. Beside it there is a backyard, where candles were placed all over the place, some floating in water, some on the ground. The setting is very nice, with a statue of Buddha under a tree across the water. There was candle-lighting ceremony from 8-10 pm,... More

Wat Pan Tao is probably my favourite wat in Chiang Mai as it looks different from the rest. It is made out of teak and is simple-looking. I was there during Yi Peng, and the temple organised a Yi Peng event where the prayers were held before the Khoms were released to the skies. It was a beautiful time :)

It is very nice wooden temple and quite different from other Lanna temples in Chiang Mai. We found it by accident when we went to Chedi Luang.

There are more than 300+ wats (temples) in Chiang Mai city alone, but this small wat is a gem. On the same side of the road & adjacent to the much grander & massive Chedi Luang, this Wat is definitely worth a visit. The wat is largely made of wood (I understand, teak) & above the main door is a... More

I never get tired of temples. This one is another little gem. Go visit the place and check it out!