Be Blown Away by the Scale of Wat Chedi Luang

Just a little north of Wat Chiang Man, you will find one of the most iconic landmarks of Chiang Mai, the massive remaining chedi of Wat Chedi Luang, or as it is known the "temple of the great stupa". It took almost a decade to complete this chedi. The construction started in 1391 and was completed in 1475, almost 85 years in the making. Back when it was intact, it is said that the chedi reached up to 85 meters in height and 44 meters in width, making it the largest old structure in the entire city.

Wat Chedi Luang isn't just comprised of the great stupa, you will also find 2 temples within the courtyard, one is a huge and impressive building with a golden facade containing a large Buddha image called Phra Chao Attarot, and another, a smaller temple nearby which is as pretty temple as the large one. If you are curious about Buddhism and their lives, this is a good place to start talking to them and learning more about Buddhism. The temple opens from 6 AM to 6 PM and it is free to enter.