Located in the center of the city. The large Jedi was built in 1345 by King Pha Yu to house the remains of his father King Kam Fu. A typical scripture repository is located at this temple as well. These repositories were designed to keep and protect the delicate sa or mulberry paper sheets used by monks and scribes to keep records and write down folklore. The high stucco-covered stone base of the repository protected the delicate scriptures from the rain, floods and pests. The walls of the chapel are covered with murals illustrating Lanna customs, dress, and scenes from daily life. The lovely Lai Karm chapel houses the revered Phra Singh Buddha image.

Located on Phra Pokklao Road, this temple is the site of an enormous pagoda, originally 280 high, and which was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545. At one time, Chedi Luang Temple housed the revered Emerald Buddha image now enshrined in Bangkok's Wat Phra Kaeo. One of Chedi Luang Temple's most striking architectural features is a magnificent Naga staircase adorns the chapel's front porch.

Located on Suthep Road, this temple was build in a 14th century Lanna Thai monarch's pleasure gardens and is a favourite spot of photographers, particularly for striking sunsets. Several of the white chedis citain asches of Chiangmai's former royal family. The 500 year's old bronze Buddha image in a secondary chapel is one of Thailand's largest metal images.

The oldest monastery in Chiangmai, predating the city itself. records showed that King Mengrai set up his temporary command in the compound of the temple while supervising the construction of the city. The temple is on Ratchaphakhinai Road. Its unique feature is a pagoda on a base supported by elephant head figures made in stucco.

Famous as the prime meditation institute, the temple is located on Suthep Road. There are underground compartments underneath the pagoda for those seeking isolation and peace. A specialized art gallery exhibits instructional Buddhist paintings underlining Lord Buddha's teachings.

This temple is situated on the superhighway off Huay Kaew Road, near the Chiangmai National Museum. Build in 1455 by King Tilokaraja, its name means “Seven Spires” a description of the jedi's construction. It was copied from the Mahabodi Temple in Bodh Gaya, India, where the budha achieved enlightenment. The larger jedee contains the ashes of King Tilokaraja.

Four kilometres further from the Doi Suthep mountain road, is the Phuping Palace, the provincial retreat of the royal family in the north. The palace is situated on the terraced hillside, with flowerbeds and gardens in all directions. The palace is open to the public when the royal family is not in resident.

This temple is noteworthy for an unusual bulbous pagoda. The structure is decorated with colorful porcelain chips and is believed to represent five Buddhist monks' alms bowls which symbolize five Lord Buddha.

This temple is noteworthy for an unusual bulbous pagoda. The structure is decorated with colorful porcelain chips and is believed to represent five Buddhist monks' alms bowls which symbolize five Lord Buddha.

Wiang Kum Kam was a settlement long before King Mangrai's capital around 1287- 90. Frequent flooding caused Mangrai to move, but the place remained important throughout the Lanna period. The site was later buried under mud when the river changed course during the Burmese period. The area was restored as a historical park during the 1980's. Surrounded by paddy and village houses, the extensive site has a pleasant rural feel, yet it is very close to Chiang Mai.

One of a beutiful old teakwood house in Lanna architecture, located 5 kolmetre away from the city