Wat Phra Singh
Dating from 1345 this temple on Sam Lan Road is one of the focal points of Songkran festivities each April 13-15 when people bathe the Phra Buddha Singh image. Also on the temple compound is the Lai Kham chapel with exquisite woodcarvings, murals and a scripture repository with striking reliefs.

Wat Suan Dok
This temple on Suthep Road was built in the 14th century and is a favourite spot for photographers, particularly at sunset. Several of the Chedis contain ashes of local royals. One of northern Thailand’s largest metal images is the 500 year old bronze Buddha in a secondary chapel.

Wat Chiang Man
This Wat on Ratchaphakhinai Road is Chiang Mai’s oldest temple and is thought to date from 1296. It first served as residence of King Mengrai, who founded Chiang Mai and is noted for a Chedi supported by rows of elephant buttresses and a small, ancient Buddha image, Phra Kaeo Khao.

Wat Chedi Luang                                 
The temple on Phra Pokklao Road is the site of an enormous pagoda, originally 85m high, which collapsed during an earthquake in 1545. At one time, Wat Chedi Luang housed the revered Emerald Buddha image now found in Bangkok’s Wat Phra Kaeo. One of the most striking architectural features of Wat Chedi Luang is a Naga staircase adorning the main chapel’s front porch.

Wat Ku Tao
This Chedi near Chiang Mai Stadium was built in 1613. The structure is adorned with porcelain chips.

Wat Chet Yot
 On the Super Highway, north of Doi Suthep - Nimmanhemin Road, this temple dates from 1453. The seven-spired square Chedi was inspired by designs at Buddhagaya, the site of Buddha’s enlightenment in northern India over 2,500 years ago and was built by recently returned Lannatai masters from Buddhagaya.

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
15km west of the city, this temple, 1,156m above sea level on Suthep Mountain, overlooks the city from its forested backdrop. It is one of Chiang Mai’s most important landmarks. Dating from 1383 and has holy Buddha relics in its golden pagoda. Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world visit throughout the year. To reach it one can chose the hard way and climb a steep Naga staircase comprising of around 300 steps or the less energetic may ascend by funicular cars.

Chiang Mai National Museum
The Chiang Mai museum beside Wat Chet Yot contains Lannatai works of art, ancient Buddha images and war weapons. The museum is open daily, except Mondays and Tuesdays, from 9:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00.

Castle Rock Sanctuary Located just 30 km from Chiang Mai with lakeside frontage in rural countryside is this newly established sanctuary for the preservation of Asian bears and gibbons. There's lots of space for the kids to run around. A perfect spot to spend the whole day relaxing and learning something more about this country's fauna.