Pick up from the hotel lobby and depart to Chiang Man Temple, the oldest temple which probably dates from 1296. The temple was the residence of King Mengrai, who founded Chiang Mai, and is noteworthy for a chedi supported by rows of elephants. Continue to Chedi Luang Temple, which was built in the end of the 14th century.
The great chedi was to remain the tallest structure in Chiang Mai and was once the home of the Emerald Buddha image, Thailand’s most sacred religious relic. Visit to Phra Singh Temple, was built in the year 1345. This temple contains marvelous examples of Lanna art, including a Lanna style viharn and the finest scripture repository of its type in the north.
Proceed to Suan Dok Temple, which was built in the year 1370. This temple is the royal cemetery of the Chiang Mai Royal Family. The main chedi is gilded and contains relics of the Buddha. The temple is also famous for the Golden Buddha image, cast in the 16th century. Continue to Thapae Gate; this eastern main entrance gate is still the main center of Chiang Mai’s public city activities and festivals. Then transfer back to the hotel.
