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Wat Saen Mueang Ma Luang (Wat Hua Khuang)

Tourist attraction β€’ Buddhist temple

πŸ‘πŸ‘ This is one of my favorite wat. Biggest reasons: not touristy, quiet, off the main road so it's hidden πŸ˜‰, huge, free, and beautiful. I've noticed many established "popular" wats charge entrance fees and are bustle with tourists buses rendering the wats into businesses rather cultural relics or se... People often mention visit, temples, quiet, beautiful, temple,


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175 Prapokkloa Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

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4.70 (276 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Travlin Needtno (. 1 year ago on Google
    This is one of my favorite wat. Biggest reasons: not touristy, quiet, off the main road so it's hidden πŸ˜‰, huge, free, and beautiful. I've noticed many established "popular" wats charge entrance fees and are bustle with tourists buses rendering the wats into businesses rather cultural relics or serene places to visit. This wat was a discovery by accident as it was hidden in a small alley! We spent almost an hour just to walk and sit around! The inside was not open when we visited 😁😁, but that's ok. The architectures are just beautiful! Highly recommend this place for a peaceful and quiet wat visit.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Scott P. 1 year ago on Google
    This way is a little different than the others and seems to have a secret entrance well guarded by loyal street dogs. It is off a busy road but very quiet and not as touristy as some of the others near by. Burmese style with one well preserved ancient Lanna style stupa. The area is paved 100% and is very tidy. The inside doesn't appear to be open to the public but I'm sure it's impressive.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 M K. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely and hidden Temple. Absolutely worth to see it.
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  • 5/5 John F. 5 years ago on Google
    A very beautiful place. Near the moats north gate. Only one other visitor when I was there!
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  • 5/5 StΓ©phane De G. 6 years ago on Google
    A nice and restful Buddhist Pagoda with beautifully maintained buildings and intricate details.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 PHETSIAM P. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful temple and outstanding in architecture You must not miss a visit. When you come to Chiang Mai.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Wacharin C. 1 year ago on Google
    Good place to visit, but google map show wrong entrance (the one in map is permanently closed). Should enter from Pra Pokklao Road.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ceri D. 11 months ago on Google
    One of my top 5 most beautiful temples to visit in Chiang Mai, very peaceful and very quiet, not like other temples, not packed with people 😊

  • 5/5 James F. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful temple in the North East of Old Chiang Mai city. Its rather peaceful and quiet considering is is just off a busy road. The grounds are beautiful with temples decorated in reds and golds, clearly being looked after by the monks that live there. The temple is free to walk around you just have to respect it and dress appropriately (women cover knees and shoulders). It only took us about 20 mins to walk around as it is quite a small place but we could have easily spent more time if more buildings were open.

  • 5/5 Anastasiia K. 1 year ago on Google
    So big! and so empty. Located in the city center and only 1-2 tourists there. The beauty of this Temple worth your visit 100%

  • 5/5 Pattarapon B. 1 year ago on Google
    Large and picturesque temple but is very quiet and peaceful.

  • 5/5 Henk B. 1 year ago on Google
    Quiet and compact. Best preserved buildings.

  • 5/5 Bhie B. 1 year ago on Google
    A nice and colourful wat. It seems to be relatively new. Charming details. Well designed ensemble.

  • 5/5 David M. 1 year ago on Google
    No two temples in Chang Mai are the same and this Wat is no exception. I loved the contrast between the less embellished pagoda and the gilt golden temple building. Even the plants growing out of the spire give it character which you don’t see on temples elsewhere

  • 5/5 Peter C. 6 years ago on Google
    Very peaceful. Can't go in the temples, but all the buildings are beautiful on the outside. Well maintained.

  • 4/5 Max 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing place. Worth visiting; especially early morning.

  • 4/5 Karsten H. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the bigger Wat in Chiang Mai. You have to walk around the whole area. Interesting temples. Unfortunately all of them have been closed.

  • 5/5 Atul R. 4 years ago on Google
    Must visit temple in Chiang Mai. A great piece of architecture! It's located in old city and is spacious. There are many subtemples inside. The place is quite and non touristic.

  • 4/5 Rafi แก้ว M. 3 years ago on Google
    This wat is in the Burmese style with white, monumental ornaments and dark, wood roofs - this wat has a different flavor than others in the area. There are no gardens, it's all paved and tidy. No interior areas seem to be open to the public, and few people are around. Really worth a visit.


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