The tour will take visitors to the most significant temples in Chiang Mai. They can choose from:

Wat Chiang Man: this temple is the oldest temple in Chiang Mai. It is located within the walled city. King Mengrai allegedly lived here while the new city of Chiang Mai was being constructed. Enshrined in Wat Chiang Man is a tiny crystal Buddha called Phra She-Taang Kamanee. It is thought to have the power to bring rain. Another treasure, called Phra Sila Khao, reflects the fine workmanship of Indian craftsmen from thousands of years ago.

Wat Chedi Luang: this temple complex contains a very large and venerable stupa dating from 1441. It is now in partial ruin, damaged both by a 16^th century earthquake and by canon fire in 1775 during the recapture of Chiang Mai from the Burmese. It is said that the Emerald Buddha was placed in 1475. The guardian deity post for the city is within the wat compound in the small building to the left of the main entrance. There are also some impressive dipterocarp trees in the grounds.

Wat Phra Singh: built in 1345, the wihaan (tower) which houses the Phra Singh image was completed between 1385 and 1400. It is an excellent example of the classic Northern-Thai style to be found from this period in Chiang Mai and Northern parts of Laos such as Luang Prabang.

Wat Jet Yot: this wat was built in the mid-15^th century to host the 8^th World Buddhist Council in 1477. Based on the design of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, India, the proportions for the Chiang Mai version are quite different from the Indian original, it was therefore probably modeled from a small tablet depicting the Mahaboghi in a distorted perspective. The seven spires represent the seven weeks Buddha was supposed to have spent in Bodhgaya after his enlightment.

Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep: Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is 16 km. North-west of Chiang Mai on a 1676m peak. First established in 1383, it is one of the most sacred temples. A naga staircase of 300 steps leads to the wat at the end of the winding road up to the mountain

NOTE: Wat Phra Tat Doi Suthep is quite far from the city, it takes approximately one and a half hour to get there.