Which temple will you choose to explore with the kids?! Find all the family friendly temples in Chiang Mai
What’s a wat? Well, a ‘wat’ is the Thai name for temple.
Did you know there are over 300 temples in Chiang Mai?! Which wat will you choose to visit?
Each temple has its own flair. Some temples in Chiang Mai are very family-friendly, while others are more tranquil. A few offer a chance to chat with a monk to learn about Buddhism, while other temples offer you the chance to be blessed by a monk. In some situations, you can even have your fortunes read!
The most popular temples are easily accessed within the old city however there are fantastic temples just outside the city too!
While finding temples, especially the most famous ones, is easy in any tour guide book or via a quick search on the internet, this post is about temples that are kid friendly in Chiang Mai. These are temples where kids can be kids!
Temple etiquette
Be sure to read about temple do’s and don’ts so your family is prepared.
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Tempe Etiquette in Chiang Mai
What you can and can’t do when you visit a wat or temple – the do’s and don’ts in temples in Thailand.
Chinese Dragon Temple
Kuan Im Chokchai aka the Chinese dragon temple is one of the best kid friendly temples in Chiang Mai. You’ll see what I mean! It’s truly something out of your wild imagination.
The Silver Temple in Chiang Mai
The Silver Temple is truly one of the most unique temples in Chiang Mai.
The Silver Temple is also known as Wat Sri Suphan and is somewhat hidden and usually not on the list of most popular temples to visit in Chiang Mai.
The White Pagoda Temple
Be sure to visit Wat Ban Pong at the base of the hill and hike up to the white pagoda as it’s peaceful, gorgeous, and like no other temple in Chiang Mai.
Wat Chedi Luang
It’s easy to see why Wat Chedi Luang is one of the most popular temples in Chiang Mai. There’s a surprising amount to see here and the wat land area is huge.
Wat Doi Kham Temple
Get an authentic temple experience in Chiang Mai. Wat Prathat Doi Kham, locally referred to as Wat Doi Kham, is a very popular temple among expats and locals, but it has remained off the typical tourist path.
Wat Pha Lat, The Monk’s Trail
Hike up to this special temple in Chiang Mai. Wat Pha Lat temple used to be a secret. Only those in-the-know knew about it or how to get there. Nowadays, the way to get there is affectionately known as The Monk’s Trail.
Wiang Khum Kam – Ancient Temple City
Explore the original capital city of Chiang Mai. Wiang Kum Kham is located just south of the Chiang Mai moat and is composed of at least 26 temple ruins and chedis. Wiang Kum Kham was an ancient Lanna capital city.
