{"id":13891,"date":"2025-06-19T16:35:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T14:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/?p=13891"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:50:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T09:50:55","slug":"wat-umong-the-tunnel-temple-of-chiang-mai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wat-umong-the-tunnel-temple-of-chiang-mai\/","title":{"rendered":"Wat Umong, the Tunnel Temple of Chiang Mai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On the outskirts of Chiang Mai, surrounded by a serene and peaceful atmosphere next to the Doi Suthep mountains, lies <strong>Wat Umong<\/strong> \u2014 a Buddhist temple <strong>over 700 years old<\/strong>. It stands out as one of the most unknown, peculiar, and unique temples in northern <strong>Thailand<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among <strong>Chiang Mai&#8217;s hundreds of temples<\/strong>, Wat Umong \u2014 or the &#8220;Tunnel Temple\u201d is truly one of a kind thanks to its forested location and underground tunnel system. Its cool and tranquil setting offers a welcome change of pace after visiting <strong>Chiang Mai<\/strong>&#8216;s more popular attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-40474 size-thumbnail\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium_large\"><img style=\"aspect-ratio: 768\/512\" height=\"512\" width=\"768\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-08-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14083\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wat Umong<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wat-umong\">Wat Umong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-senff-sticky-block\" data-topspace=\"60\" data-cfa=\"true\" data-minwidth=\"600\" data-maxwidth=\"99999\" data-pushup=\"#final-footer\" data-zindex=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#a-bit-of-history\">A Bit of History<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-is-wat-umong-like-today\">What Is Wat Umong Like Today?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-visit-wat-umong\">How to Visit Wat Umong<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#practical-information\">Practical Information<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#location\">Location<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-recuerda\">Remember<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-bit-of-history\">A Bit of History<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wat Umong was founded in the late 13th century by King Mengrai, the first king of the Lanna Kingdom and the founder of Chiang Mai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to local legend, the king regularly consulted a monk who lived at Wat Umong Maha Thera Chan, a temple located within Chiang Mai\u2019s ancient city walls. The monk, named Thera Chan, would use a tunnel to meditate in peace and quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Chiang Mai grew more crowded, it became increasingly difficult for the monk to meditate undisturbed. To accommodate him, King Mengrai ordered the construction of a series of tunnels outside the city in a forested area near the base of Doi Suthep Mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-40472 size-thumbnail\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-10.jpg\" alt=\"The Famous Tunnels of Wat Umong\" class=\"wp-image-14340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-10.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-10-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Famous Tunnels of Wat Umong<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The tunnels were lined with bricks, plastered, and decorated with Buddhist murals. Shrines featuring Buddha images were placed throughout the tunnels, offering monks a peaceful space for meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-wat-umong-like-today\">What Is Wat Umong Like Today?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>En el templo budista Wat Umong residen monjes en la Monks still reside at Wat Umong Buddhist temple, living in harmony with the natural surroundings. It\u2019s even said that they occasionally feed the deer that wander nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail wp-image-40477\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-05.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance to the tunnels\" class=\"wp-image-14336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-05.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-05-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Entrance to the tunnels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Wat Umong spans about 15 acres of forest and includes a pond where turtles, ducks, and various fish species can be seen. It\u2019s no wonder this idyllic setting attracts visitors daily.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail wp-image-40473\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-09.jpg\" alt=\"Detail of the tunnels\" class=\"wp-image-14337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-09.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-09-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Detail of the tunnels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cUmong\u201d means tunnel, so as you\u2019d expect, tunnels are the temple\u2019s most distinctive feature.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail wp-image-40476\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-06.jpg\" alt=\"More tunnels\" class=\"wp-image-14338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-06.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-06-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">More tunnels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail wp-image-40475\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-07.jpg\" alt=\"Devotees praying in front of a Buddha image\" class=\"wp-image-14339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-07.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-07-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Devotees praying in front of a Buddha image<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Near the tunnel\u2019s main entrance, you&#8217;ll find a curious collection of Buddha heads and other relics from various temples. This unusual display began when one of the temple\u2019s followers rescued broken statues from an abandoned temple in a nearby province.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail wp-image-40480\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-02.jpg\" alt=\"Buddha images\" class=\"wp-image-14350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-02.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-02-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Buddha images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Today, people bring damaged Buddha images here when they are replaced at home or in temples.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail wp-image-40479\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-03.jpg\" alt=\"Another detail of the figures\" class=\"wp-image-14352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-03.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-03-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Another detail of the figures<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Above the tunnels sits the temple\u2019s chedi, which can be reached via a small staircase to the left of the entrances. The main &#8220;bell&#8221; section of the pagoda is largely covered in thick vines, creating a sense of ancient mystery, though the structure itself remains solid.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail wp-image-40459\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-01.jpg\" alt=\"View of the chedi from one of the gardens\" class=\"wp-image-14341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-01.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-01-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of the chedi from one of the gardens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>At the base of the chedi is a curious altar with small Buddha images and other offerings, left behind by visitors. In August 2007, the chedi was restored and most of the overgrowth was cleared.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail wp-image-40460\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-11b.jpg\" alt=\"Another image of the chedi at Wat Umong\" class=\"wp-image-14342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-11b.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-11b-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Another image of the chedi at Wat Umong<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-40471 size-medium\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-11-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Great Chedi\" class=\"wp-image-14343\" style=\"width:auto;height:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-11-1.jpg 933w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-11-1-467x700.jpg 467w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Great Chedi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Descending from the chedi area, you\u2019ll find a small museum displaying engraved stones with various scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail wp-image-40470\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-12.jpg\" alt=\"Stairs coming from the chedi area\" class=\"wp-image-14344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-12.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-12-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stairs coming from the chedi area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail wp-image-40468\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-14.jpg\" alt=\"The Wat Umong Museum\" class=\"wp-image-14345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-14.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-14-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Wat Umong Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail wp-image-40467\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-15.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of the building\" class=\"wp-image-14346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-15.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-15-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Interior of the building<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail wp-image-40466\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-16.jpg\" alt=\"Engravings on stone\" class=\"wp-image-14347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-16.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-16-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Engravings on stone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail wp-image-40465\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-17.jpg\" alt=\"Another detail\" class=\"wp-image-14348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-17.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-17-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Another detail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The path winds past monks&#8217; quarters and other temple buildings before leading to the exit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-40469 size-medium\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-13.jpg\" alt=\"A figure on a pillar on the way to the exit\" class=\"wp-image-14349\" style=\"width:auto;height:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-13.jpg 933w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-13-467x700.jpg 467w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A figure on a pillar on the way to the exit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail wp-image-40462\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-20.jpg\" alt=\"One of the buildings in the Wat Umong complex\" class=\"wp-image-14351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-20.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/wat-umong-chiang-mai-20-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the buildings in the Wat Umong complex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-visit-wat-umong\">How to Visit Wat Umong<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways to get to Wat Umong. The easiest is by tuk-tuk directly to the site or by renting a motorbike. You can also <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/chiang-mai-l271\/chiang-maiwat-phra-that-doi-suthep-wat-umong-evening-tour-t852492\/?partner_id=ORA5DUX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=EN-post-wat-umong-chiang-mai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">book an evening tour in Chiang Mai visiting Wat Umong and another temple<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"practical-information\">Practical Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opening hours: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission: Free of charge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"location\">Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1oy_CMcWaYQfmerCcxF8pnGuJBs4WSDot\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recuerda\">Remember<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Save money with&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/heymondo-travel-insurance-discount\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3194\">Heymondo travel insurance<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get your&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/esim-thailand-unlimited-data\/\">Thailand eSIM<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>with a discount and unlimited data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a look at tours in Thailand that you can&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/?partner_id=ORA5DUX&amp;cmp=home-short-url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/?partner_id=ORA5DUX&amp;cmp=EN-chao-phraya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">&nbsp;with GetYourGuide<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the outskirts of Chiang Mai, surrounded by a serene and peaceful atmosphere next to the Doi Suthep mountains, lies Wat Umong \u2014 a Buddhist temple over 700 years old. It stands out as one of the most unknown, peculiar, and unique temples in northern Thailand. Among Chiang Mai&#8217;s hundreds of temples, Wat Umong \u2014 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