Wat Chetiyanuson

Open Days: Daily

Opening Hours: 08.00 – 17.00

 

Wat Chetiyanuson, also known as Wat Chetiyanuson Yaang Phra Thaat or locally as Wat Ban Yaang Phra Thaat, is located in Moo 11, Ban Yaang Phra Thaat, San Pu Loei Subdistrict, Doi Saket District, Chiang Mai Province. It is a local Buddhist temple under the Mahanikaya order and an important spiritual center for the Ban Yaang Phra Thaat community. The temple remains active as a place for merit-making, worship, Buddhist activities, and community gatherings.

 

Wat Chetiyanuson is best understood through its connection with Ban Yaang Phra Thaat and San Pu Loei Subdistrict. San Pu Loei is a semi-urban and semi-rural area near Chiang Mai, located between the city, Doi Saket, San Sai, and San Kamphaeng. The area contains village communities, temples, agricultural land, local roads, restaurants, accommodations, and community activities. Wat Chetiyanuson is part of this local cultural landscape, where Buddhism, village life, and modern connectivity exist together.

 

The temple is listed in temple databases as Wat Chetiyanuson, a Mahanikaya temple in San Pu Loei, Doi Saket, Chiang Mai, located in Moo 11. Travel and map sources also use the name Wat Chetiyanuson (Wat Yaang Phra Thaat). Using both names is helpful for visitors because the temple may appear under slightly different names depending on the source.

 

The name “Chetiyanuson” carries a Buddhist and memorial meaning. “Cetiya” or “chedi” is connected with sacred objects or places of reverence in Buddhism, while “anuson” means memorial or remembrance. The name therefore gives the sense of a sacred place connected with memory, respect, and Buddhist faith. This meaning fits the temple’s role as a community spiritual center in Ban Yaang Phra Thaat.

 

The abbot of Wat Chetiyanuson is Phra Athikan Mongkhon Katadhammo. He has appeared in local news as the abbot of Wat Chetiyanuson and as a monastic disciplinary officer in San Pu Loei. In a community temple, the abbot’s role is important not only for temple administration but also for maintaining religious activities, guiding local devotees, and keeping the relationship between monks and villagers active.

 

The atmosphere of Wat Chetiyanuson is calm and local. It is not a large commercial tourist attraction. Its value lies in its role as a living village temple where people come to make merit, pay respect, listen to Buddhist teachings, and gather during important occasions. Visitors who prefer quiet local temples will find the temple meaningful as part of a cultural route through San Pu Loei and Doi Saket.

 

Wat Chetiyanuson serves the community on several levels. Religiously, it is a place for worship, merit-making, offerings to monks, and Buddhist holy day observances. Socially, it is a gathering point for villagers during temple events. Culturally, it helps preserve the local Lanna pattern in which home, temple, elders, Buddhist ceremonies, and village cooperation remain closely connected.

 

San Pu Loei has many annual traditions connected with Buddhist temples and local community life. These include Lanna New Year activities, water-pouring ceremonies for elders, Songkran, candle processions for Buddhist Lent, Yi Peng or Loy Krathong, Salak Phat or Tan Kuai Salak, the Duean Kao Peng tradition, bathing of sacred relics, Ok Phansa, traveling Dhamma activities, and Poi Luang festivals. Wat Chetiyanuson should be seen as part of this wider religious and cultural system.

 

Important things to observe at Wat Chetiyanuson include the temple grounds, courtyard, worship areas, and the relationship between the temple and the surrounding Ban Yaang Phra Thaat community. This type of temple offers a different experience from major sightseeing temples because it shows how Buddhism continues to function in everyday village life. Visitors should approach the temple slowly and respectfully rather than treating it only as a map stop.

 

Getting to Wat Chetiyanuson is convenient by private car, rental car, or local hired transport. From Chiang Mai city, travel via Highway 121, the outer ring road, toward San Pu Loei, Doi Saket, or San Kamphaeng. Then continue into Ban Yaang Phra Thaat, Moo 11. The temple can be found on modern map services using the name Wat Chetiyanuson, Wat Yaang Phra Thaat, the Plus Code R325+4GF, or the approximate coordinates 18.80031, 99.05880.

 

Wat Chetiyanuson can be combined with several nearby temples in San Pu Loei and Doi Saket. Suitable temple routes include Wat Ku Man Mongkhon Chai, Wat San Pu Loei Sali Wiang Kaeo, Wat Don Chai or Wat Tha Rua, Wat Chetthaworakhup, Wat Chai Sathan, and Wat Phra That Doi Saket. This kind of route gives travelers a broader view of local Buddhist life, from village temples to a major district temple.

 

The temple can also be included in a wider cultural and leisure itinerary. Nearby destinations include Bo Sang Umbrella Village, Tweechol Botanical Garden, Wat Phra That Doi Saket, and Mae Kuang Udom Thara Dam. Bo Sang is suitable for visitors interested in local handicrafts. Tweechol Botanical Garden is good for families and green-space travel. Wat Phra That Doi Saket is one of the district’s major religious destinations, while Mae Kuang Dam adds a natural landscape element to the route.

 

A practical half-day route can begin at Wat Chetiyanuson for a quiet temple visit and merit-making. From there, continue to Wat Ku Man Mongkhon Chai or Wat San Pu Loei Sali Wiang Kaeo, then stop for food in San Pu Loei or Tha Rua. Travelers with more time can continue to Bo Sang Umbrella Village or Tweechol Botanical Garden. This route works well for visitors who want temples, local food, community culture, and easy travel from Chiang Mai city.

 

Nearby dining options include Madam Olive Cafe, Chiang Mai Floating Restaurant, Laem Thong Phochana, Tee Noy Oh Cha, and Baan Na Coffee and Restaurant. These restaurants range from cafés and local Thai restaurants to lakeside dining and Doi Saket-area food stops. Visitors should check opening hours before traveling, especially for small local restaurants.

 

Nearby accommodations in the San Pu Loei, Doi Saket, and Choeng Doi area include Ouychai Resort/Home Stay, Cool Vintage Doisaket, Imagine Resort Chiang Mai, Baan Chai Thung Resort, and Srida Resort Lanna & Cafe. Travelers planning to stay overnight should check room availability, current rates, and booking conditions directly with the accommodation.

 

Visitors should follow normal Thai temple etiquette. Dress modestly, keep voices low, remove shoes where required, respect monks and local worshippers, avoid disturbing ceremonies, and do not enter private monastic areas without permission. If visiting during a community event, follow the temple’s space arrangements and the guidance of local volunteers.

 

In summary, Wat Chetiyanuson is a Mahanikaya community temple in Ban Yaang Phra Thaat, Moo 11, San Pu Loei Subdistrict, Doi Saket District, Chiang Mai. It is suitable for travelers who want a peaceful temple visit, a closer look at local Buddhist life, and an easy cultural route connecting San Pu Loei, Doi Saket, San Kamphaeng, nearby restaurants, accommodations, and local attractions.

 

 

A: Wat Chetiyanuson is located in Ban Yaang Phra Thaat, Moo 11, San Pu Loei Subdistrict, Doi Saket District, Chiang Mai Province.

 

A: Yes. It is also referred to as Wat Chetiyanuson Yaang Phra Thaat or Wat Ban Yaang Phra Thaat.

 

A: Wat Chetiyanuson is a local Buddhist temple under the Mahanikaya order.

 

A: The abbot of Wat Chetiyanuson is Phra Athikan Mongkhon Katadhammo.

 

A: The temple is suitable for travelers interested in quiet community temples, local Buddhist life, San Pu Loei culture, and Doi Saket temple routes.

 

A: Nearby places include Wat Ku Man Mongkhon Chai, Wat San Pu Loei Sali Wiang Kaeo, Wat Don Chai, Bo Sang Umbrella Village, Tweechol Botanical Garden, and Wat Phra That Doi Saket.

 

A: The temple is listed as open daily from 08.00 to 17.00.