Wat Pha Lat is a hidden 700-year-old jungle temple in Chiang Mai that almost nobody visits. While tourists crowd Doi Suthep, this peaceful temple sits in the forest below β completely free and practically empty.
Built in the 1300s as a rest stop for monks, Wat Pha Lat is accessible via the Monk’s Trail (45-min hike) or a quick songthaew ride from Chiang Mai Old City.
π LOCATION: Wat Pha Lat, Doi Suthep Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand
πΆ HOW TO GET THERE:
– Monk’s Trail: 45-minute hike from the city
– Songthaew (red truck): Tell driver “Wat Pha Lat”
π° ENTRY: Free
π DRESS CODE: Casual but respectful (cover shoulders/knees)
β° BEST TIME: Early morning (7-9 AM)
This is the Chiang Mai temple experience you actually want β no crowds, no tour buses, just ancient history surrounded by jungle.
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Have you been to Wat Pha Lat? Or did you only visit Doi Suthep? Let me know! π
(And if you're planning a Chiang Mai trip, what else do you want to see?)
Well I can tell you my friend, since people like you have been posting videos like this, the place is now
Overrun with bus loads of tourists. It's now so over run that cars are now parking 100m away from the temple car park. So, thanks for ruining what was once a national treasure.