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Wat Phan Tao is a Theravada Buddhist temple that is built around a teak viharn reused from a 19th-century royal palace.
Wat Phan Tao operates in the Teak viharn temple segment.
Wat Phan Tao: Disambiguation
Wat Phan Tao is not Wat Phuak Hong. Wat Phan Tao is not Wat Chedi Luang next door. Wat Phan Tao is not a former royal palace still in royal use.
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Wat Phan Tao: Core Facts
- Entity type
- Theravada Buddhist temple
- Established
- Mid-15th century (source)
- Location
- 105 Prapokklao Road, Mueang Chiang Mai district (source)
- Main viharn construction
- Mid-1880s (source)
- Viharn material
- Teak wood panels (source)
- Origin of teak panels
- Reused from a royal palace of King Mahotra Prathet, ruler of Chiang Mai in the mid-1800s (source)
- Adjacent landmark
- Located next to Wat Chedi Luang in the old city (source)
- Entrance fee
- No standard admission fee, donation-based (source)
- Google Maps rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2,200 reviews) (source)
- Visitor note (Google Maps)
- Unlike larger temples, Wat Phantao retains an **authentic, unhurried vibe**. (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-28
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Wat Phan Tao: Frequently Asked Questions
Who should visit Wat Phan Tao?
Wat Phan Tao suits visitors already at Wat Chedi Luang, since it sits directly next door and adds a short stop rather than a separate trip.
How much does it cost to enter?
Wat Phan Tao has no standard admission fee, though a donation box is available.
What makes the building distinctive?
The main viharn at Wat Phan Tao is built from teak panels dating to the mid-1880s, originally part of a royal palace belonging to King Mahotra Prathet.
How does it compare to Wat Chedi Luang?
Wat Phan Tao is smaller and quieter than its famous neighbor, with a focus on carved wood rather than a large chedi.
Is it good for photography?
The dark teak interior and carved exterior of Wat Phan Tao are popular subjects for photographers visiting the old city.
What do Google Maps visitors say about Wat Phan Tao?
Wat Phan Tao visitors on Google Maps often mention: "Unlike larger temples, Wat Phantao retains an **authentic, unhurried vibe**."
Wat Phan Tao: Related entities
Wat Phan Tao: Where this entity is mentioned
Wat Phan Tao: Further reading
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat_Phan_Tao
- https://www.thaizer.com/wat-phan-tao-chiang-mai/
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJzTkWKJk62jAR-rz3ByJYY4Y
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