Wat Phra That Chomthong
Temple Ancient temple housing an important Buddhist relic
A hilltop stupa and pilgrimage site, Wat Phra That Chomthong attracts regional worship during festival periods and visitors seeking temple architecture and panoramic countryside scenes.
Wat Phra That Chomthong is a Buddhist temple in Chom Thong district of Chiang Mai province that enshrines a revered Buddha relic and serves as a regional pilgrimage site.
The temple complex centers on a large stupa and associated shrines and ordination halls used for worship, merit-making, and local festivals. The site is visited by pilgrims and tourists seeking religious observance and local Lanna religious architecture.
The temple has Lanna-era origins and has been maintained and restored by successive local patrons and monastic communities. It functions today as an active monastery and pilgrimage destination rather than a museum.
It sits in southern Chiang Mai province, in the Chom Thong district, and is commonly visited from the city of Chiang Mai as part of trips toward Doi Inthanon and the surrounding highlands.
- Relic and pilgrimage: Enshrines a Buddha relic and functions as an important regional pilgrimage site for northern Thailand.
- Access note: Close to Doi Inthanon and other Chiang Mai highland attractions, so often combined in day trips.
How to Get to Wat Phra That Chomthong #
Wat Phra That Chom Thong sits in Chom Thong district (Chiang Mai province) near the approaches to Doi Inthanon. From Chiang Mai city you drive south on the main highway toward Chom Thong/Doi Inthanon (the regional route toward Doi Inthanon) - the journey is roughly an hour by car (several tens of kilometres). The temple is reachable by car or by regional bus/minivan services that go to Chom Thong town; from the town centre it is a short walk or brief local-taxi ride to the temple.
Tips for Visiting Wat Phra That Chomthong #
- Go first thing in the morning to coincide with local merit-making and avoid the mid‑day rush of tourists - mornings are cooler and offer better light for photography of the chedi.
- Allow time to walk around the peripheral temple buildings and community spaces rather than just viewing the main stupa; the smaller viharns and community shrines often contain interesting local craftsmanship that many visitors overlook.
- Avoid weekend and public‑holiday visits if you want a quieter experience; weekdays see far fewer pilgrims and tour groups.
Best Time to Visit Wat Phra That Chomthong #
Visit in the cool, dry months (November-February) for the most comfortable temple experience.
Weather & Climate near Wat Phra That Chomthong #
Wat Phra That Chomthong's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 37°C. Moderate rainfall (947 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm, feeling like 28°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (173 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
