Home Destinations Asia Thailand Northern Thailand Sights Wat Chedi Yot

Wat Chedi Yot Review

Read our Northern Thailand sights reviews. Or post your own.

Wat Chedi Yot

Address: Super Hwy., between Huay Kaew and Chang Puak Rds., Chiang Mai

Category: Religious Sites
Location: Chiang Mai

Write a review

Fodor's Review:

Wat Photharam Maha Viharn is more commonly known as Wat Chedi Yot, or Seven-Spired Pagoda. Built in 1455, it's a copy of the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya, India, where the Buddha is said to have achieved enlightenment. The seven intricately carved spires represent the seven weeks that he subsequently spent there. The sides of the chedi have striking bas-relief sculptures of celestial figures, most of them in poor repair but one bearing a face of hauntingly contemporary beauty. The temple is just off the highway that circles Chiang Mai, but its green lawns and shady corners are strangely still and peaceful.

Find more sights in Northern Thailand »

Member Reviews and Ratings

Be the first to review this property

Get Advice From Other Travelers

Visit the Travel Talk forums for help on planning your trip

JAMES IS BACK !!!!!!
2 responses; most recent on 02/09/2010 at 06:43 PM
5 Days in Bangkok - Some Random Thoughts
11 responses; most recent on 02/09/2010 at 05:00 PM
BKK tailor
2 responses; most recent on 02/09/2010 at 01:31 PM

City

Adults

Check-in Date

Check-out Date