Wat Sri Suphan - Silver Temple

Wat Sri Suphan (Silver Temple) is one of Chiang Mai’s most unique temples, famous for its silver-colored ubosot covered in detailed metalwork and engravings. The craftsmanship is incredible—every wall is packed with symbolic designs, and it looks especially beautiful in the evening lights. Important for visitors: the main silver ubosot is for men only (women can view it from outside), but the surrounding grounds and workshops are still worth visiting for everyone. Great tempel and a standout example of modern Lanna metal art.

Charismatic and intricately put together piece of modern architecture- visited in the evening on a Sunday with very few people inside. The temple compound is peaceful with 50 Baht entrance fee for tourists. Women are not allowed to enter within the main Silver temple. The temple closes for visiting at 5:30pm after which there’s a light and sound show starting at 6:30pm. You can meet the monks here and learn more about Buddhism. Will recommend ( much better than highly over crowded temples in Bangkok)

Some truly mesmerising architecture and a massive silver statue of Ganesh! There are many benches to relax on, as well as palm trees. There was also a small market and a stall with monks making bookmarks and keychains from metal. Note that women are not allowed to view the temple from the inside. While I didn’t like this at all, I chose not to let it put a dampener on my experience or the day itself. Entrance is 50 baht, and you receive a small bottle of water.