Practical information
- Location
- Lamphun, Lamphun · 18.58146, 98.99616
- Dress code
- Dress politely: long sleeves, trousers or a knee-length skirt; no sleeveless, crop, tight or revealing tops. Take off your shoes before entering the chapel or other buildings. (source: thailand.go.th)
- Period
- Built between the 8th and 11th centuries
Opening hours and entrance fee: no reliable source found, so not listed. Ask on site or check the official website.
About Wat Chamadevi
Wat Chamadevi, also called Wat Ku Kut, lies on the western side of Lamphun and is named after Queen Chamadevi, the legendary first ruler of the Mon kingdom of Hariphunchai. It contains rare intact remains of the Mon Dvaravati civilisation, built between the 8th and 11th centuries. The square stepped chedi, Suwan Chang Kot, has niches on five levels, each holding a standing Buddha image. A smaller octagonal chedi stands nearby. The temple is quiet and easily combined with Wat Phra That Hariphunchai on a day trip from Chiang Mai.
Highlights
- Stepped chedi Five levels of niches with standing Buddhas.
- Dvaravati heritage Rare remains of Mon civilisation.
- Queen Chamadevi Named after the legendary ruler.
Tips for Wat Chamadevi
- Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.
- Combine your visit with Wat Phra That Hariphunchai (Lamphun), about 1 km away as the crow flies.
More photos of Wat Chamadevi
Stepped brick chedi with Buddha niches, Wat Chamadevi Photo: Kongnawa · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Golden seated Buddha, Wat Chamadevi Photo: Ziegler175 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wat Chamadevi on the map
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Frequently asked questions about Wat Chamadevi
Where is Wat Chamadevi?
Wat Chamadevi is in Lamphun, Lamphun province, in northern Thailand.
What is Wat Chamadevi known for?
Wat Chamadevi, also called Wat Ku Kut, lies on the western side of Lamphun and is named after Queen Chamadevi, the legendary first ruler of the Mon kingdom of Hariphunchai. Highlights include Stepped chedi, Dvaravati heritage and Queen Chamadevi.
How old is Wat Chamadevi?
Built between the 8th and 11th centuries.