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Presentation Wat Chedi Luang

g_translate Thai name : วัดเจดีย์หลวง

push_pin GPS : 18.78696109,98.98746014 (See on the map)

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Located in the heart of the city, in the district between the walls, close to the Walking Street, the Temple of Chedi Luang (temple chedi or yellow) has only the foundation of an impressive chedi. On each side a small window contains a sitting Buddha covered with gold.

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Practical information about Wat Chedi Luang

Admission fee : 50 THB

Note that a chat room with tables and stone benches which are reserved for the cowardly to come and talk to the monks (''Monk chat'' every day from 9.00 to 19.00).

To go visit Wat Chedi Luang, you can also book one of the tours above.

How to get to Wat Chedi Luang ?

Wat Phra Singh is located in Chiang Mai fortified central square surrounded by moats. If your hotel is also in this area or is in the immediate vicinity, it will be easy to reach the Wat Phan Tao temple by walking or by bicycle (many hotels and guesthouses rent bicycles or there are several rental shops in town, it is generally around 50 THB per day). If you prefer, there is hiring a tuk-tuk or getting into one of the cars circulating in town after indicating your destination are other options to get there. From Wat Phra Singh, it's a few minutes walk and from Wat Phan Tao, it's only 1 minute walk because both temples are just side by side.

Some tours going Wat Chedi Luang

Isan tour: Udon Thani - Nong Khai - Chiang Khan

Offered in English english guide

Discover 3 provinces of Isan, a region preserved from mass tourism as it is very little offered to foreign tourists. Between temples, natural wonders and moments of simple life with the locals, you will meet artisans and enjoy magnificent sunrises and sunsets over the Mekong River.

Alms Offering & Temple Hopping in Chiang Mai

Offered in English english guide

In this trip, we will follow the guidance of a local to give your offering to the monks in the early morning. Most of common gifts are included rice, fresh fruit and traditional dessert in the alms bowl. We will then go on the the most important temple hopping in Chiang Mai and discover the ancient days of this peaceful city.

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Rules to respect when visiting a temple

Wat Chedi Luang is a temple and when you visit a temple in Thailand there are some rules to know and follow :

Dress properly (knees and shoulders should be covered)
Take off your shoes when entering the buildings
Be quiet
Don't hug or kiss
Don't point your feet to Buddha's image
Don't smoke

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