T h e r e a r e a o v e r 3 0 0 b y w Naga staircase at Wat Chedi Luang.   Experience the serene majesty of Thai Buddhist wats (temples), the cultural and historical heart of Chiang Mai. We will explain the religious symbolism of the temples and their ground buildings. Marvel at stucco motifs covered with lacquer, glass mosaic and gilt, naga (mythical serpent) or makara (mythical water beast) sculptures leading up staircases, elaborate wooden carved doors, giant golden Buddhas and ancient murals depicting the life of Buddha.   There are over 300 wats in Chiang Mai and its surrounding area. We can take short trips to wats outside the city, from beautiful mountaintop Doi Suthep temple overlooking Chiang Mai valley to Wat Umong, a monastery and practicing meditation temple where you'll savor the peace of a sacred forest. Built in the 1391 AD, Wat Chedi Luang is the largest Chedi in Northern Thailand.
	Chedi Suan Dok contains Buddha relics. The king offered the royal flower garden (suan dok) to a very pious monk from Sri Lanka as a place to build a temple, Wat Suan Dok.         Two smaller seated Buddha images at Wat Suan Dok.
	Wat Bupparam's newest structure demonstrates contemporary religious art with its mythical beasts, stucco reliefs, wood carvings and murals.   A small Lanna style vilharn (ceremonial hall) at Wat Bupparam.
	Chedi Liem, built around 1286, is a square-stepped chedi with Buddha images in niches at each level.   Tour Prices