Wat Umong or The Tunnel Chiang Mai Temple
On our private Chiang Mai tour, you can visit Wat Umong.
HD01: Private Tour Sunrise at Doi Suthep Temple, Doi Suthep Tour, Wat Pha Lat, Wat Umong or “Tunnel Temple" and include Khao soi test

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Our client is amazed by a broken pagoda in Wat Umong, Chaing Mai.

Our client is amazed by a broken Buddha statue in Wat Umong, Chaing Mai.


Wat Umong Chiang Mai-“The Tunnel Temple”
A Stunning Beautiful temple of tourist in Chiang Mai
Wat Umong temple was specially built by imitation of nature, a cave in the jungel, a tunnel that resembled a cave. generally had a naturally peaceful place designed for both walking and sitting meditation.
The temple was built in 1297 by King Mengrai, the first Lanna dynasty. Wat Umong is unique in that the resident monks live in a very natural setting and occasionally feed the deer that live in the area. It is also possible to practice meditation at Wat Umong and to learn from the monks.


Wat Umong Chiang Mai-“The Tunnel Temple”
Wat Umong Suan Puthatham is a 700-year-old Buddhist temple.
Wat Umong temple or tunnel temple features elaborate construction, including a massive stupa and maze-like passageways inlaid with 13th-century wall murals. The natural environment known as Jungle, which spans 15 acres (6ha), is a great spot to explore, where you may observe a replica of the Ashoka Pillar, a Lanna Dynasty monument. This temple is located near the base of Doi Suthep mountain. Many resident monks live in the stunning environment, with its vast expanse, and enjoy sunbathing in the afternoon sun while feeding the wild deer, fish, and turtles. There is a gallery of old Buddhist sculptures, such as the hungry Bodhisattva, in the temple, as well as a vibrant collection of historical art and texts.
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Jack is very accommodating and easy to talk to. I booked last minute and he responded quickly to my inquiry. He was able to make an itinerary that was kid-friendly,... read more as I was with my toddler during the tour. It was very personalized and met my specific needs.
He is also a good storyteller. Not only did he explain the history of the temples we visited, but he also told us about life in Chiang Mai in general, and his personal experiences as well.
Jack is very helpful in many ways. He helped me with carrying my kid’s stroller as some parts of the temples do not have ramps. He also helped me in suggesting what to do after the tour (which areas we can visit since our time was limited). And lastly, he helped me make our short stay in Chiang Mai very memorable.
Highly recommended!
larimer h
February 19, 2023
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Visiting the temples and the view from the mountain Jack shared the history of these beautiful temples as well as their religion. Jack was wonderful as a guide sharing... read more these incredible places and their history Getting to enjoy the temples while listening to the chanting of the monks. Àmazing views of Chiang Mai from the mountain. Jack speaks excellent English and took the time for us to explore each temple while also showing us Chiang Mai as well. Incredible day with a very knowledgeable and friendly guide.
kmurphy676
February 7, 2023
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From Chang Mai, Doi Suthep, Sticky waterfall, to Doi Inthanon Hill tribe homestay and Sukhothai ancient ruin bike tour. Jack took great care of us. My favorite part was when... read more he took us to his friends house in the mountains of Doi Inthanon where we picked our vegetables for our dinner, cooked dinner with our village tribe homestay family, walked on the farm and met local hill tribe farmers, and even got to roast coffee while we were there from the local arabica plants in the backyard. After staying with the hill tribe village Chief Jack knew we wanted to see ancient ruins and recommended we bike around in Sukhothai. This was amazing since many tourists do not come here since it's farther away from Bangkok. We wanted to see Northern Thailand and we didn't really have much of a plan and good thing since Jack consulted with us about what we like and he gave us suggestions which we were super interested in and super grateful for.
Jack... What to say. Jack is super fun, very flexible, and incredibly kind. His English is very good and he showed us an amazing time around Northern Thailand in just 4 Days. I would recommend talking with Jack first before planning a super Rigid plan. Being flexible and talking with a local who has 20 years of experience in tourism in Thailand is what you get when you talk with Jack. If I could give 6 stars I would. Highly highly recommend staying overnight in Hill tribe village!!!!
Much Love Jack ️
Kelandin10
February 5, 2023
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Jack is very professional and experienced. What made him excellent is his ability to gather information on what you want and provide you with the best options. His understanding of... read more traffic patterns, and other variables gave him the insight to provide great suggestions, which I'm glad we followed because he was right about the best food, coffee, and views and historical sites that had the least amount of crowded tourists. We also got to see the only elephant hospital! So cool!
Jack also has an exclusive relationship with a specific hill tribe that only allows his guests to visit as if they are family. We stayed in a very clean and bamboo home, picked fresh vegetables and cooked them with our hosts and enjoyed a hot shower in the jungle. Wow. What a way to unplug and enjoy the peaceful nature!
515adav
January 30, 2023
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Jack Private Tour Thailand is the best guide in Chiang Mai! - Jack is an experienced tourguide who is very motivated to give you the best tour experience in Chiang Mai!
We went on a full day tour to Doi... read more Ithanon National Park, where we did a beautiful hike, saw the King & Queen Pagoda, one of the most beautiful waterfalls I've seen and a local market.
Jack is very flexible, happy to customize tours and itineraries.
Communication with him is very clear, via email or whatsapp, and he speaks very well English.
The Thai tourism industry is very slowly recovering from the Covid crisis, and I encourage everybody to do book tours at guides like Jack because nowhere in the world you get such quality for your buck, and they deserve your business.
Whenever I return to Chiang Mai I would tour with Jack again! ***** 5 stars!
Stan1980
January 30, 2023
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Jack is very accommodating and easy to talk to. I booked last minute and he responded quickly to my inquiry. He was able to make an itinerary that was kid-friendly,... read more as I was with my toddler during the tour. It was very personalized and met my specific needs.
He is also a good storyteller. Not only did he explain the history of the temples we visited, but he also told us about life in Chiang Mai in general, and his personal experiences as well.
Jack is very helpful in many ways. He helped me with carrying my kid’s stroller as some parts of the temples do not have ramps. He also helped me in suggesting what to do after the tour (which areas we can visit since our time was limited). And lastly, he helped me make our short stay in Chiang Mai very memorable.
Highly recommended!larimer h
February 19, 2023 -
Visiting the temples and the view from the mountain Jack shared the history of these beautiful temples as well as their religion. Jack was wonderful as a guide sharing... read more these incredible places and their history Getting to enjoy the temples while listening to the chanting of the monks. Àmazing views of Chiang Mai from the mountain. Jack speaks excellent English and took the time for us to explore each temple while also showing us Chiang Mai as well. Incredible day with a very knowledgeable and friendly guide.
kmurphy676
February 7, 2023 -
From Chang Mai, Doi Suthep, Sticky waterfall, to Doi Inthanon Hill tribe homestay and Sukhothai ancient ruin bike tour. Jack took great care of us. My favorite part was when... read more he took us to his friends house in the mountains of Doi Inthanon where we picked our vegetables for our dinner, cooked dinner with our village tribe homestay family, walked on the farm and met local hill tribe farmers, and even got to roast coffee while we were there from the local arabica plants in the backyard. After staying with the hill tribe village Chief Jack knew we wanted to see ancient ruins and recommended we bike around in Sukhothai. This was amazing since many tourists do not come here since it's farther away from Bangkok. We wanted to see Northern Thailand and we didn't really have much of a plan and good thing since Jack consulted with us about what we like and he gave us suggestions which we were super interested in and super grateful for.
Jack... What to say. Jack is super fun, very flexible, and incredibly kind. His English is very good and he showed us an amazing time around Northern Thailand in just 4 Days. I would recommend talking with Jack first before planning a super Rigid plan. Being flexible and talking with a local who has 20 years of experience in tourism in Thailand is what you get when you talk with Jack. If I could give 6 stars I would. Highly highly recommend staying overnight in Hill tribe village!!!!
Much Love Jack ️Kelandin10
February 5, 2023 -
Jack is very professional and experienced. What made him excellent is his ability to gather information on what you want and provide you with the best options. His understanding of... read more traffic patterns, and other variables gave him the insight to provide great suggestions, which I'm glad we followed because he was right about the best food, coffee, and views and historical sites that had the least amount of crowded tourists. We also got to see the only elephant hospital! So cool!
Jack also has an exclusive relationship with a specific hill tribe that only allows his guests to visit as if they are family. We stayed in a very clean and bamboo home, picked fresh vegetables and cooked them with our hosts and enjoyed a hot shower in the jungle. Wow. What a way to unplug and enjoy the peaceful nature!515adav
January 30, 2023 -
Jack Private Tour Thailand is the best guide in Chiang Mai! - Jack is an experienced tourguide who is very motivated to give you the best tour experience in Chiang Mai!
We went on a full day tour to Doi... read more Ithanon National Park, where we did a beautiful hike, saw the King & Queen Pagoda, one of the most beautiful waterfalls I've seen and a local market.
Jack is very flexible, happy to customize tours and itineraries.
Communication with him is very clear, via email or whatsapp, and he speaks very well English.
The Thai tourism industry is very slowly recovering from the Covid crisis, and I encourage everybody to do book tours at guides like Jack because nowhere in the world you get such quality for your buck, and they deserve your business.
Whenever I return to Chiang Mai I would tour with Jack again! ***** 5 stars!Stan1980
January 30, 2023