Tour Start: Approximately 8:30 am / 1:30 pm (flexible)
Tour Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Your half-day, Chiang Mai old-city, temple tour takes you on an
unforgettable drive through many different parts of the city. Passing markets, residential areas, foreign consulates and establishments, government buildings and Ta-Pae, Chiang Mai's main street. You will visit four of the most important temples: Wat Chiang Man (AD 1297), the oldest temple within the city walls; Wat Chedi Luang (AD 1411), where the Emerald Buddha was once enshrined; Wat Pra Singh (AD 1345), housing a very sacred 1,500 year old Buddha image; and Wat Suan Dok (AD 1371), where the ashes of Chiang Mai's Royal Family are interred.
In Chiang Mai, if you are lucky enough, you will get an opportunity to chat with Buddhist monks. Discussions usually involve young monks during the training period. It is an excellent way for you to understand the culture and the local religion and also how they perceive their life and value. If you want to chat with the monk, you can ask our guide to help you find a monk in one of the temples above.