CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
THE BEST TEMPLES IN
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
The temple is a golden color. Buddhists believe that gold is a symbol of happiness, knowledge, enlightenment, and purity.
Wat Pha Lat
Visitors must hike up a mountain through the "Monks Trail" to get here. The temple is nestled at the top of the trail.
Wat Suan Dok
Wat Suan Dok is translated to “flower garden temple” and is known for its large stone monuments and floral offerings that are often left beside it.
Wat Chedi Liam
There are 60 Buddhas at the temple. The Buddhas are said to commemorate the 60 wives of one of the King of Thailand.
Wat Chedi Luang
A relic called The Emerald Buddha was housed on the grounds—making it a very important Buddhist landmark.
Wat Phra Singh
It's sometimes referred to as, “The temple of the Lion Buddha”, which is the name of the Buddha idol in the temple.
Wat Pan Sao
These grounds include a temple, a Chedi, and gardens with cute and unique statues of various animals and Buddha’s scattered throughout.
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