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Wat Umong

Suthep Rd., Chiang Mai, Thailand
As featured in Chiang Mai for free
Ranked #26 of 180 attractions in Chiang Mai
4.5 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Ancient Ruins
Fee: No
Description: This unique 14th-century temple is built into the side of Suthep mountain and is constructed of a series of tunnels.
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中国广州
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Wat Umong is built in the foothills of Suthep mountain. It takes around 20-minute drive from Suthep mountain. The most unique feature of the temple are the tunnels which give the wat its name (umong is the Thai word for "tunnel"). It is the first time I've seen a temple built in the tunnels, very interesting. The tunnels are connected... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Foreigners are welcome to learn more about Buddhism. It's also a place that you can just take a walk, sightseeing and have some peace. More

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Chiang Mai, Thailand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Nice murals and great atmosphere love the fish pond and the cave like quarters More

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Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

I 'm glad i visited this Wat , I love the tunnel , i was lucky to had time sitting infront of the buddha status inside the tunnel for 20 minutes to pay respect before i heard the step of other visitor coming . I catched the mini bus from old city at Wat Chiang mai the driver asked for... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

This is my favourite wat in all Chiang Mai! There are other more famous or prestigous wats in tow, but there's just something about this place that's magical. Maybe it's the forest setting but it's just so peaceful and serene, I love it! They have sessions every week where one of the monks explain Buddhism, in English, which sounds cool. More

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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

I never get tired of temples. This one is another little gem. Go visit the place and check it out! More

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Cahors
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

When we finally got there we were soon rewarded with something completely different - a forest wat. Heaps to see and very tranquil in the middle of a fully functioning monastery. More

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Bangkok
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Wat Umong is located not far from Chiangmai U. However, if you visit there, you would feel that you are in the heart of nature/ greenery. Apart from going there to make merit and study Buddhist, you can feed the fishes there. More

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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
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Wat Umong is a gorgeous temple that actually has a tranquil atmosphere. The greenery and the animals make it a special place that has a difference from most other Wats in/near the city. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011
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Best know is the one hidden in forest not far away from the Chiang Mai University and from Wat Sundoak. Wat Umong is unique in many respects. For one, it's built in the foothills of Suthep mountain and is still heavily forested. But the most unique feature of the temple are the tunnels which give the wat its name (umong... More

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