Wat Chet Yot

Wat Chet Yot

Wat Chet Yot is located in the northwest of Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand. It is a well-known Buddhist temple and a pilgrimage site for many people born in the Year of the Snake. The temple was constructed in 1455 when the then-king sent Thai monks to Bagan, Myanmar, to study. Influenced by the architectural style of southern Indian temples, it is a replica of the Mahabodhi Temple in southern India.

Unlike other glittering temples in Thailand, Wat Chet Yot exudes a sense of historical antiquity. "Chet Yot" means "Seven Spires," referring to the temple’s most famous stupa, which features seven small spires atop its base, with various sculptures of deities at its foundation. The peeling walls and weathered Buddha reliefs of Wat Chet Yot offer a glimpse into its long history. In the temple courtyard stands an ancient bodhi tree, said to have been planted in 1455 by royal command of King Tilokkarat to host the Eighth Buddhist Council. With over 500 years of history, the bodhi tree has silently watched over this ancient temple, witnessing the comings and goings of countless visitors.

Wat Chet Yot

Must-visit reason: One of the oldest temples in Chiang Mai

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia【Asia】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Thailand[Thailand]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Chiang Mai Province [Chiang Mai Province]

City where the attraction is located: Chiang Mai City [Chiang Mai]