Mystical Sky Pagodas Near Chiang Mai: a View You’ll Never Forget

This is one of the great Chiang Mai day trips. I visit Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat, The Temple of Floating Pagodas in between Lampang and Chiang Mai. The Floating Pagoda is relatively unknown and still qualifies for the Unseen Thailand category. I’ll show you some unforgettable views of these Sky Pagoda.
It’s a stunning day adventure for any reasonably fit person. A spectacular staircase leads you to the most amazing sights upon a mountain top…a Temple in the Sky that features some incredible Sky Pagodas perched precariously on a cliff top. You won’t believe the beauty of this place and the journey there.
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[@cryptotrader2779]

Wow that was bloody awesome. Kudos for climbing that, but the folks who built those stairs and put the temples and white bell structures on the other unaccessible peaks are next level. What a place. Almost should be the eighth wonder of the world. What an achievement, and thanks so very much to Karl for bringing it to us. Stunning.

[@karlsthailand]

No problem CryptoTrader

[@3seren]

That's South East Asia...I don't know how these people do it, everything is built on mountain peaks...

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

Karl, the climbing mashine ;) Thanks for another great one !!!

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks again! It's starting to gain popularity now as a tourist destination and I feel lucky that it was very quiet on my first two visits

[@pannachawangkul585]

I am just imagining the people who built the stairways and bridges, then the pagodas at the tops, they must have had so much faith and dedication to haul the raw materials needed for construction up there. My utmost respect 🙏 to them. Thanks for sharing your experience, Karl. Be blessed.

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, the amount of faith and devotion involved in the construction of these places is truly awe inspiring. Thanks

[@davouchi1]

thank you so much for sharing this adventure with us.. wow, what a sight. i cant help but marvel at the extreme conditions these men had to work in , not only to get those stairs done but all the building materials, concrete, water, pavers,glass and decorations. absolutely amazing.

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, I have visited so many places here that leave you in awe of the mostly voluntary work that goes into their construction and maintenance. Cheers

[@STEADY599]

Dazzling drone shots. Another fine adventure.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Ed, the place was made for drones

[@31interact]

Fantastic watch love watching your videos Karl

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it John, that is an amazing place and becoming more popular now. I think I'd have trouble getting it to myself these days

[@olivalkor6053]

Definitely you deserve to get lot more subscribers for all you're doing to present another face of Thailand, Subscribed here in France but hopefully to come back to my second home in CNX....Your content and those from Mark Wiens are my favorites for sure.....the ability to put pasa thaï from you guys bring your contents to next level !! Sud yod and suay mak maa :) Chok dee na krap Karl !

[@karlsthailand]

Khoopkhunkhrap

[@brett_dev]

Great video! That drone footage... wow!

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Brett, look forward to hiking with you again

[@67Svenski]

I really appreciate the stereo sound quality of your videos, it gives one a sense of being there. I've been subscribed for a while now and I always look forward to your content. It has been a long time since I have visited Thailand, and your videos make me wish to return. Thanks.

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Doug, it’s nice to know that people appreciate the finer technical points. I hope you get back here soon

[@seaside_freddie9930]

Truly magnificent! Had no idea that this place existed near Chiang Mai. You conveyed the ethereal wonder of the place. Great drone footage. Thank you, Karl!

[@karlsthailand]

It’s an incredible place Freddy, see it now before it’s swamped lol

[@mariettathornton5924]

That was an awesome drone footage Karl….. thanks for sharing this video:)

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Marietta, the location certainly helped with the footage

[@michelleshafagh]

Wonderfully done! Thank you!!!

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks so much, it's a great place to visit.

[@kcl2862]

I had to tAke a nap after your vid. Karl’s heavy breathing channel. Brilliant stairway

[@mythai9593]

Amazing, f#####g amazing 👏.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks MyThai

[@brettt875]

thanks Karl wow amazing your drone footage put the view in perspective great vlog

[@andrewnorth64]

Karl, you are a super hero and the guys who built the stairs aren't far behind, what a piece of work they have done. The drone footage is exceptional.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks a lot Andrew, it was a labour of love for this who constructed it for sure

[@jamesanglin3032]

Karl, along with breakfast, lunch and dinner, I would have to bring my sleeping bag!!! WOW... Thanks Jim

[@karlsthailand]

It's an amazing place Jim and it was an incredible experience being up there alone for so long on that particular day. I think it would be hard for that to happen again. Cheers

[@patchoffizz]

Looks incredible! I’ve added this to the list 🙂

[@karlsthailand]

Hope you enjoy it! It's one of Thailand's best hikes and doesn't take that long to complete really. Cheers

[@TimTimTim501]

Amazing. 👍

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks T S

[@scottjohnson921]

super impressive!

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Scott

[@blackcoffeeclub]

Kudos Karl!! Thanks for sharing. It was worth the climb. I realized I need to get in shape before my return to Thailand Jan. 2023. Great quality too. 🇨🇦🚀🇹🇭

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks BCC, you can get more from Thailand and life in general if you stay in shape. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@shinertom142]

Just blows my mind Karl … how they build these temples … another stunning find and hike … love every minute of them ✌️🙏🙏🙏

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Tom, I love finding and exploring these place myself

[@supernanny82]

well done karl xxxx

[@johncox3076]

Wow what a fantastic place, got to be fit for that trip 👏

[@karlsthailand]

If you can get up past the Pattaya sign and to the monument it’ll be a piece of p**s 😉

[@PaulinAsia_]

I am not an expert but your Thai sounds very good. I moved to Thailand (Chiang Mai) in Dec. and I only know a little. So glad you took the drone, those shots were awesome.

[@karlsthailand]

One of the best decisions I made was to learn Thai many years ago. I was lucky to have the temple at the top to myself for about 30 minutes to put the drone up, it's getting very popular now. Cheers

[@twobigeyes5541]

Karl Another fine video!! Well Done!

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks very much Two Bigeyes

[@user-el9td1cl9s]

so beautiful

[@karlsthailand]

ขอบคุณครับ

[@lyndonbarber2881]

Wonderful place great staircase. would love to stop there for a few days so peaceful 😀❤

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks, it’s stunning Lyndon

[@TheBubblewrapboy]

Cracking video that one Karl, going to Chang Mai in the new year for the first time and May pay it a visit if the Mrs thinks she can do it 🤣🤣

[@karlsthailand]

Well worth a long day trip from Chiang Mai IMO

[@Paulaner50230]

Came across your videos today only. After watching your absolute fabulous 2 parts of Thailand in the 80ies I got interested in more of your videos. I was doing pretty much the same as you guys did in the nearly exactly same locations at the same time in 87. Brought back quite some memories. So I learned in this video that you, as so many others of us previous young travellers to LOS back in the 80ies, got hooked to the country and learned to speak and even read Thai quite well. I used to and maybe will live again in Chiang Mai for many years, but never heard of Wat Chalerm Prikiat...., even when I was visitin Lampang province many times. Hope to be allowed into the country again this Autumn, after more than 2 years of living the live of a pariah in Europe. Yeah, and great sound & video quality by the way.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks so much, it’s cool to hear from someone who had similar experiences at the same time as me. Yes, I try to find new (to most) and interesting/adventurous places for my videos and quality is important to me. I hope that you can get back soon

[@MarkSantaCruz]

That looked magical Karl. Well worth the eighteen month wait for better weather. Magnificent views.

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, I was so happy to see the sun shining that morning

[@thaitraveller9756]

karl definately on my bucket list next month cheers mate

[@karlsthailand]

It’s a cool place Mick

[@JBWanders73]

Lovely spot mate!

[@karlsthailand]

Ain’t it just Jimmy?

[@andersbergman7241]

Nice view Kalle. You are good at driving drones 👍

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks once again AnderS

[@sun_s9067]

You speak Thai very well and very gentle ❤️👍🏻 Are you the one featured in Paddy Doyle’s recent trip to Pattaya (about 2/3months ago). The one that did the road trip on motorbike all across Thailand in 1990’s (or 80’s)? If yes, I’m glad to finally find your channel 😊 If not, it’s ok, i love your videos anyway.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks. Yes, it’s me who was featured on one of Paddy’s Pattaya Vlogs. Thanks again, glad you enjoy my content

[@donnyboy2589]

Mercy! How on Earth did they get those stupas on top of those jagged rocks? Awesome video. Thanks!

[@karlsthailand]

I wonder about these things myself all the time Donny, a labour of love. My pleasure

[@drchancer1098]

Absolutely fanbloodytastic!... and nice music to enhance the breathing sounds ;) I would love to go there.... do you offer piggy back tour service! 😅

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, but it’s expensive 😂

[@littlevampire79]

สวัสดีค่ะ ภาษาไทยคุณดีมากและขอบคุณที่รักประเทศไทยนะคะ

[@karlsthailand]

สวัสดี คาร์ลรักประเทศไทยจริงๆครับ

[@littlevampire79]

@@karlsthailand คุณน่ารักมากๆค่ะ

[@DanishBacon555]

Great effort & video. Bit touristy for you this one though, with that the well built staircase! 🤣

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks. Yeah, imagine that DB, a staircase that doesn’t look like it’s about to collapse 😂

[@villagefarang5733]

We did this hike in Sept 2020 and it was well worth the effort, absolutely beautiful views at the top.

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, it’s not really on the tourist map yet but I dare say it will be soon

[@villagefarang5733]

@@karlsthailand There is the Farang tourist map and then there is the Thai tourist map, I prefer the latter.

[@Halieschmidt]

Thank you so much for sharing such an amazing video, Karl!! Such a beautiful experience. I’ve wanted to do this for so long and plan on adding it to my next trip to Thailand. What month did you go/recommend?

[@karlsthailand]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed the video. I would visit it at any time of year. It’s probably better when it isn’t raining though so worth checking the weather before any visit. If I had to choose a ‘best time of year I would say the Cool Season (November to February). Have a great visit.

[@Halieschmidt]

@@karlsthailand perfect, thank you!!

[@TNKeith]

Thats one tough climb to the top!

[@karlsthailand]

I’ve done plenty worse but yes, you have to earn this view

[@maymaiy9456]

Im from lampang but never been there yet😁 look so nice temple

[@karlsthailand]

Wow, you’ve never been there ? I think maybe you will go there soon

[@maymaiy9456]

@@karlsthailand i hope will go there soon look really nice😍

[@Chanraktherpratedthai]

วิวสวยมาก ผมเคยไปตอนก่อนโควิด19 ระบาด ยังอยากจะไปอีกรอบเลย แต่ว่าไกลมาก ขึ้นถึงยอดเขาได้แสดงว่าพี่ยังไม่แก่เลยนะ 555

[@karlsthailand]

คาร์ลไปเที่ยวครั้งที่สองครับสวยจริง ผมยังรู้สึกไม่แก่ขอบคุณครับ

[@thaitraveller9756]

brilliant trip just getting a few vlogs sorted out here in khon kaen then i,ll be off myself i like the authentic reports you do try this myself getting there need more practice and views like that up bueng kan

[@karlsthailand]

Bueng Kan is a great Province to travel Mick

[@lifebeginstoday1365]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. But what are the white bell structures and are they accessible to visitors as well?

[@karlsthailand]

They are Pagodas and the reason it is known as the Sky Pagoda. You can see their location in relation to the main Temple in the drone footage. You might be able to scramble over there but it probably isn't safe. Thanks

[@pattraynor3615]

How in gods name did they carry out the construction work on that temple, some heavy loads there, and I doubt they used cherry pickers 🤣, brilliant Karl, thanks 👍👍

[@karlsthailand]

I have that same thought about 50 times per year Pat, incredible the effort that goes into these places. Thanks

[@brettt875]

thanks karl watched your vlog again going in november with a mate to do the mae hong son loop on scooters you have put 1 more thing to do in chiang mai do you think it would be worth spending a night in lampang got 7 night in total to do the loop and see a bit of chiang mai then going to pattaya for 7 nights hope to see you at the hunger hippo again thanks for your great vlogs and tips

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Brett, yes, better to stay in Lampang or near to the mountain temple on the way to Chiang Mai than do it as a day trip. It can be done that that way but would involve a degree of backtracking. Maybe see you in Pattaya again Brett

[@markdumbrell2618]

That could be your best find yet, and having a solid staircase gives everyone the chance to climb to the top. Is there tour groups or taxis that will take you there from Chiangmai central.? Thanks Karl 🙏

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks. One of my first videos was from this place Mark so it’s not new to me but on that first visit it was raining which severely limited the views. I never checked with your companies but I’m certain they could arrange a trip. You could always hire a taxi privately for the day to visit or even hire a car yourself

[@gregoryfrancisjames5071]

Great video Karl. Compliments to the Proudcer, Deputy Producer, Direrctor, Deputy Director, Camera team, Audio Director, Sounds recorder, Location finder, Editor, Sub- Editor, Sub-editor's best freind, Costume dept, On-sight vegan nutritionist, Sponsor, Sponsor's best mate, his Brother, the Heathth and Safety executive, the bloke on the Song Theu ....Viagra....Viagra's girlfriend Ciallis. :)

[@karlsthailand]

Much appreciated Greg, I'll pass your compliments on to all of my production crew lol

[@yoroulette2901]

Hi karl I am Yo : Very Beautiful I like

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Yo, yes, it’s a beautiful place for sure

[@destinationsunknowntheroadsles]

How far is this mountain from Lampang city and is it possible to get anywhere near this area by public transportation? Is there a smaller town near the mountain itself that has places to stay for the night? Just found your channel Karl and have subscribed found this via your interview today.

[@karlsthailand]

It’s about an hours drive from Lampang city. Sorry but I am not sure about the local buses. Here’s a Google Maps link Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat Phrachomklao Rachanusorn, Lampang: Temple of the Floating Pagodas [phone] goo.gl/maps/y3E87wWiqUBQxkFK8

[@Ciurdar.in.NouaZeelanda]

Nice place but the price charged to foreign turists 4 times bigger than locals it's not good

[@karlsthailand]

Sure, actually they only charged me the local price because I spoke Thai but you are correct. Dual pricing happens a lot in Thailand and some people get very upset about it. It is a beautiful place though. Cheers