Place to visit
Wat Phra That Doi Wao, Thailand: what it is and when to go
Wat Phra That Doi Wao is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai province, Thailand (วัดพระธาตุดอยเวา). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is November to February. In June there are 13 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 46. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai province, Thailand · Temples
- Local name
- วัดพระธาตุดอยเวา
- Where
- Thailand
- Best time
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- CNX Chiang Mai, 210 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 20.44255, 99.87831
What it is and where
Wat Phra That Doi Wao is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai province, Thailand (วัดพระธาตุดอยเวา). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 20.44255, 99.87831; the nearest main airport is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX, Chiang Mai), 210 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Temples places in Thailand. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Wat Phra That Doi Wao is November to February.
- JanBest time10:53
- FebBest time11:20
- MarPossible11:52
- AprBetter not12:28
- MayPossible12:58
- JunPossible13:14
- JulPossible13:08
- AugPossible12:42
- SepPossible12:07
- OctPossible11:31
- NovBest time11:01
- DecBest time10:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 46. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Thailand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Thailand
To enter Thailand there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Thailand checklist. Currency: Thai baht (THB); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 50 Hz (the two flat-pin plug; a universal adapter covers everything); emergencies: 191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Wat Tham Pha ChomBuddhist temple in Chiang Rai province, Thailand522 m
- Tham Luang Nang NonCave in Chiang Rai province, Thailand6.9 km
- Doi Nang NonMountain range of the Thai highlands located in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand9.9 km
- Doi TungMountain in Mae Fa Luang, Thailand11 km
- Wat Tham PlaBuddhist temple in Chiang Rai province, Thailand13 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Thailand guide.
More in Thailand: Temples
- Wat Phra Kaew: Royal temple complex in Bangkok, Thailand
- Wat Arun: Buddhist temple in central Bangkok, Thailand
- Wat Pho: Buddhist temple in central Bangkok, Thailand
- Wat Benchamabophit: Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand
- Wat Phra That Doi Suthep: Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai province, Thailand
- Erawan Shrine: shrine Dedicated to Brahma in Bangkok
Every Thailand place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wat Phra That Doi Wao?
It is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai province, Thailand (วัดพระธาตุดอยเวา in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Wat Phra That Doi Wao?
November to February. In June there are 13 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 46.
How do you get to Wat Phra That Doi Wao?
The nearest main airport is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), 210 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Thailand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Thailand map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Wat Tham Pha Chom, Tham Luang Nang Non, Doi Nang Non. The rest is in the Thailand guide.
Keep reading
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