Wat Phra That Doi Kham
วัดพระธาตุดอยคำ
An ancient temple on a hilltop southwest of Chiang Mai, where a giant white seated Buddha overlooks the city. It is renowned for granting wishes, and devotees leave jasmine garlands as offerings.
Wat Phra That Doi Kham sits on a small hill southwest of Chiang Mai International Airport. Legend says it was built in the 7th century during the Haripunchai period, making it older than the city of Chiang Mai itself. The most prominent feature is a white seated Buddha about 17 meters tall, visible from the airport and across the city. Thais believe that wishes made here are especially effective, and those whose wishes come true leave large quantities of jasmine garlands, which pile up throughout the temple. The hilltop terrace overlooks Chiang Mai city, the airport and Doi Suthep. Admission is about 30 baht, and it is open roughly 7 a.m.–5 p.m. You can drive up the hill or climb the approximately 300 steps lined with naga balustrades from the foot of the hill. It's about 20 minutes' drive from the Old City and is often arranged together with the Chiang Mai Night Safari and Royal Park Rajapruek.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Royal Park Rajapruek
- Chiang Mai Night Safari
- Baan Kang Wat
- Wat Umong
- Wat Pha Lat
- Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
- Bhubing Palace
- Chiang Mai University