In the heart of the city, in the quarter between the walls, near the pedestrian zone, stands the Chedi Luang (Temple Chedi or Yellow Temple), of which only the foundation of an imposing chedi remains. On each side is a small window containing a golden, seated Buddha statue.

Entrance fee: 50 THB. Please note that a chat room with tables and stone benches is reserved for the cowards to speak with the monks ("Monk Talk" daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM).

Wat Phra Singh is located in Chiang Mai's fortified central square, which is surrounded by moats. If your hotel is also in this area or very close by, you can easily reach Wat Phan Tao on foot or by bicycle (many hotels and guesthouses rent bicycles, and there are also several rental shops in the city; the cost is usually around 50 THB per day). Alternatively, you can hire a tuk-tuk or hop into one of the cars that operate in the city after indicating your destination. It's just a short walk from Wat Phra Singh and only a minute from Wat Phan Tao, as the two temples are right next to each other.

Wat Chedi Luang is a temple, and when visiting a temple in Thailand there are some rules to follow: appropriate clothing (knees and shoulders should be covered), take off your shoes when entering the building, be quiet, do not hug or kiss, do not point your feet at the Buddha statue, do not smoke.

How to get there

How do I get to Wat Chedi Luang? Wat Phra Singh is located in Chiang Mai's fortified central square, which is surrounded by moats. If your hotel is also in this area or very close by, you can easily reach Wat Phan Tao on foot or by bicycle (many hotels and guesthouses rent bicycles, and there are also several rental shops in the city; the cost is usually around 50 THB per day). Alternatively, you can hire a tuk-tuk or hop into one of the cars that operate in the city after indicating your destination. It's just a short walk from Wat Phra Singh, and only a minute from Wat Phan Tao, as the two temples are right next to each other.