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Wat Chedi Luang is a Theravada Buddhist temple that holds the ruins of a large stupa built to enshrine royal ashes.
Wat Chedi Luang operates in the Old city ruined-chedi temple segment.
Wat Chedi Luang: Disambiguation
Wat Chedi Luang is not Wat Chedi Liam in Wiang Kum Kam. Wat Chedi Luang is not a fully intact chedi (the top collapsed centuries ago). Wat Chedi Luang is not Wat Phra Singh.
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Wat Chedi Luang: Core Facts
- Entity type
- Theravada Buddhist temple
- Founded
- 1391 CE (source)
- Founder
- King Saen Muang Ma of the Lanna kingdom (source)
- Purpose of founding
- To enshrine the ashes of King Ku Na (source)
- Location
- Center of Chiang Mai old city (source)
- 1990s restoration budget
- 35 million baht (approx. USD 1.4 million) (source)
- Restoration partners
- Thai Fine Arts Department, with support noted from UNESCO and the Japanese government (source)
- Adult entrance fee
- 40 baht (source, )
- Children's entrance fee
- Free for children under 12 (source, )
- Google Maps rating
- 4.7 / 5 (19,074 reviews) (source)
- Visitor note (Google Maps)
- Wat Chedi Luang is a beautiful and peaceful temple. (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-28
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Wat Chedi Luang: Frequently Asked Questions
Who should visit Wat Chedi Luang?
Wat Chedi Luang suits visitors who want a walkable old-city stop, since it sits within a short walk of Wat Phra Singh and the Sunday Walking Street.
How much does entry cost?
The adult entrance fee at Wat Chedi Luang is around 40 baht, and children under 12 are admitted free.
Why is the chedi partly ruined?
The upper section of the chedi at Wat Chedi Luang collapsed centuries after construction, and the site was once the tallest structure in the Lanna kingdom before that damage.
How does it compare to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep?
Wat Chedi Luang sits inside the walkable old city rather than on a mountain, so it takes far less time to reach than the hilltop temple on Doi Suthep.
Can visitors talk with monks here?
Wat Chedi Luang runs scheduled Monk Chat sessions where resident monks practice English conversation with visitors.
What do Google Maps visitors say about Wat Chedi Luang?
Wat Chedi Luang visitors on Google Maps often mention: "Wat Chedi Luang is a beautiful and peaceful temple."
Wat Chedi Luang: Related entities
Wat Chedi Luang: Where this entity is mentioned
Wat Chedi Luang: Further reading
- https://www.chiangmai-alacarte.com/blog/wat-chedi-luang/
- https://traveltriangle.com/thailand-tourism/chiang-mai/places-to-visit/wat-chedi-luang/entry-fees
- https://www.agoda.com/travel-guides/thailand/chiang-mai/discover-wat-chedi-luang-entrance-fee-hidden-gems/
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJFRQRM5k62jARuqhLBJpw91w
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