Wat Soi Ngam Muang temple is located on the hill behind Wat Phra Kaew, at the top of which stands Phra That Doi Jom Thong. It begins with a long staircase of 74 steps and naga handrails – a typical feature of northern Thailand. The rather small temple consists of a main hall and a dilapidated chedi, which is said to contain the ashes of King Meng Rai, the founder of Chiang Rai. A statue of the king stands in front of the chedi.

The temple is located very close to Wat Phra Kaew. To get there, take the road to the right of the temple (where the Chat Guesthouse is located) and after 600 meters you will see the stairs to the Soi Ngam Muang Temple.

Wat Doi Ngam Muang 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 Doi Ngam Muang? The temple is very close to Wat Phra Kaew. To get there, take the road to the right of the temple (where the Chat Guesthouse is located). After about 600 meters, you will see the stairs to Soi Ngam Muang Temple.