Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan is one of the most important and revered temples in Chiang Mai’s Old City, dating back to the 14th century during the Lanna Kingdom.
Housing Phra Singh Buddha image, which is highly respected by locals and central to major Buddhist festivals, especially Songkran when the statue is paraded through the streets for water blessings.
Its Lanna architecture, with intricate wooden viharns, gilded details, and a peaceful courtyard atmosphere that contrasts with the busy streets just outside. It remains an active place of worship where monks live and ceremonies are regularly held, while also being a major cultural and historical landmark that visitors come to admire for its craftsmanship, spiritual significance, and serene setting within the Old City walls.
The complex itself is Free but some pavilion can have 20-50 THB