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Wat Inthakhin Saduemuang is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai's Old City that marks the original site of the city's founding pillar.
Wat Inthakhin Saduemuang operates in the Historic city-pillar temple segment.
Wat Inthakhin Saduemuang: Disambiguation
Wat Inthakhin Saduemuang is not the current home of the city pillar (the pillar now stands at Wat Chedi Luang). Wat Inthakhin Saduemuang is not the Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre next door. Wat Inthakhin Saduemuang is not the Navel City Pillar temple in Chiang Rai.
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Wat Inthakhin Saduemuang: Core Facts
- Religious affiliation
- Theravada Buddhism
- Also known as
- Wat Sadue Mueang (source)
- Original city pillar placement
- pillar first erected here on April 12, 1296 by King Mangrai (source)
- Name meaning
- 'temple of the navel of the city' (source)
- City pillar relocation
- pillar moved to Wat Chedi Luang in 1800 (source)
- Location
- Inthawarorot Road, beside the Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre, Old City (source)
- Housed Buddha image
- an image known as Luang Pho Khao (source)
- Associated festival
- Inthakin Festival, held annually to honor the city's founding (source)
- Google Maps rating
- 4.6 / 5 (768 reviews) (source)
- Visitor note (Google Maps)
- Dusk shot, no filter, incredible blue coloured sky with photogenic temple (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-28
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Wat Inthakhin Saduemuang: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wat Inthakhin Saduemuang known for?
Wat Inthakhin Saduemuang marks the spot where Chiang Mai's city pillar, the Sao Inthakin, was first placed in 1296 before it was moved to Wat Chedi Luang in 1800.
Does the temple still hold the city pillar?
No, the pillar now stands at Wat Chedi Luang, so Wat Inthakhin Saduemuang retains symbolic importance as the original site rather than the current shrine.
Where exactly is it located?
Wat Inthakhin Saduemuang sits on Inthawarorot Road beside the Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre, near the geographic center of the Old City.
Is it a popular tourist stop?
Wat Inthakhin Saduemuang is far less visited than Wat Chedi Luang or Wat Phra Singh, appealing mainly to travelers interested in the city's founding history.
What festival is linked to the temple?
The annual Inthakin Festival honors the city's founding and is tied historically to Wat Inthakhin Saduemuang even though ceremonies now center on Wat Chedi Luang.
What do Google Maps visitors say about Wat Inthakhin Saduemuang?
Wat Inthakhin Saduemuang visitors on Google Maps often mention: "Dusk shot, no filter, incredible blue coloured sky with photogenic temple"
Wat Inthakhin Saduemuang: Related entities
Wat Inthakhin Saduemuang: Where this entity is mentioned
Wat Inthakhin Saduemuang: Further reading
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inthakhin_(pillar)
- https://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/chiang-mai-province/chiang-mai/attractions/wat-inthakhin-saduemuang/a/poi-sig/1450922/357655
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJR1tmCJk62jARIksfmbHieoo
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