Wat Phra Singh

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai's most revered temple houses the sacred Phra Singh Buddha image and showcases the finest examples of classical Lanna art and architecture.

About this place

Built in 1345, this royal temple features the stunning Lai Kham chapel with intricate murals depicting 19th-century Lanna life. The main attraction is the highly venerated Phra Singh Buddha statue, believed to have originated from Sri Lanka. Visit during Songkran (April) when the Buddha image is paraded through the streets, or attend the daily evening chanting at 6 PM.