How to Get to Wat Jed Yod, Chiang Mai (2026): Grab, Songthaew & Bike
The easiest way to get to Wat Jed Yod is a Grab or Bolt car: about 10–20 minutes from the Old City, less from Nimman or Maya. You can also take a red songthaew (agree the fare first – short city rides usually cost 30–60 baht), cycle along the frontage road of the Superhighway, or walk from Nimman in about 20–30 minutes. The temple sits on the north side of the Superhighway (Route 11), between the Huay Kaew Road junction by Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center and the Chiang Mai National Museum.
No tour stops at Wat Jed Yod as a main sight, so you will be travelling on your own. That is easy: the temple is 2–3 km from the north-west corner of the Old City, close to the Nimman area, and right next to the National Museum. This page covers every way to get there, how to find the entrance, and how to link it with Wat Umong, Wat Suan Dok and the museum. For the history and what to see once you arrive, read our Wat Jed Yod guide.
Transport options compared
| Option | From the Old City | Cost (checked Nov 2026) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grab / Bolt car | 10–20 min | app price, shown before booking | Most visitors; hot or smoky days |
| Grab / Bolt motorbike | 10–15 min | cheaper than a car | Solo travellers |
| Red songthaew | 15–25 min | usually 30–60 baht pp on short rides – agree first | Budget, groups |
| Tuk-tuk | 10–20 min | negotiate before you get in | The experience |
| Bicycle | 20–30 min | rental from the Old City | Early mornings, combining sights |
| Walking | 40–50 min (20–30 from Nimman) | free | Cool mornings only |
By Grab or Bolt
Type “Wat Chet Yot” or “Wat Jed Yod” into the app; both spellings usually find it, and the Thai name วัดเจ็ดยอด works too. Check the pin is on the Superhighway near the National Museum and not in Chiang Rai – Chiang Rai has its own Wat Jed Yod. Drivers normally drop you at the gate on the frontage road on the north side of the highway. For the return trip, book from the gate; there is usually phone signal and it rarely takes long to find a car.
Traffic on the Superhighway and Huay Kaew Road is heavy at rush hour (roughly 7:30–9:00 and 16:30–18:30). Mid-morning and early afternoon are quickest.
By red songthaew
Chiang Mai’s red trucks (rot daeng) work like shared taxis without fixed routes in the city. Wave one down, say “Wat Jed Yod” or show the Thai name, and agree the price before you climb in. Short rides usually cost 30–60 baht per person when shared; if the driver wants to take you alone, it costs more. Drivers know the temple, but it is less famous than the Old City temples – showing it on a map helps. Have small notes ready.
By bicycle
Cycling is a lovely way to link Wat Jed Yod with Wat Umong and Wat Suan Dok, but plan your route. The Superhighway itself is a fast multi-lane road; use the frontage (service) roads on either side and cross at the traffic lights at the junctions. Go early, before the heat and traffic build. If you would rather ride with a guide in the Old City, the Half-Day Old Town Cycling Tour (from about $39, 4.9 stars) and the Historic Old City Bike Tour (from about $35, morning or night) are well reviewed – they don’t go to Wat Jed Yod, but they cover the Old City temples you will want to see anyway.
On foot
From Nimman, walk north to the big Rin Kham junction at Maya, then follow the north side of the Superhighway east towards the National Museum. It is roughly 20–30 minutes from central Nimman. From the Old City it is a long, hot, traffic-heavy walk; we would only do it on a cool December morning. Pavements are uneven and narrow in places.
From the Old City
Leave by Chang Phueak Gate (north) or the north-west corner of the moat and head for the Superhighway. A Grab is the simplest option; a songthaew is cheaper if you share it. If you are already on a guided walk like the 3-Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour (from about $12), ask the guide for the best way to continue to Wat Jed Yod afterwards.
From Nimman and Maya
Nimman is the closest neighbourhood. A Grab takes 5–10 minutes; walking takes 20–30. From Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center, the temple is a short walk east along the north side of the Superhighway – a good plan if you want lunch or air-conditioning afterwards.
From Chiang Mai Airport
Chiang Mai International Airport is south-west of the Old City. A Grab or airport taxi to Wat Jed Yod takes roughly 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic. Leave luggage at your hotel first – there is nowhere to store it at the temple.
Nearby sights to combine
- Chiang Mai National Museum – a few hundred metres away, on the same road. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 9:00–16:00; reported entry for foreigners 200 baht (2026 – check locally).
- Wat Suan Dok – a short Grab ride south on Suthep Road, with the white chedis of Chiang Mai’s royal family and Monk Chat for visitors.
- Wat Umong – a forest temple with Lanna-era brick tunnels, a little further south-west at the foot of Doi Suthep.
- Doi Suthep – the mountain temple above the city. Evening tours like the Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Enchanting Evening Tour (from about $24) combine Wat Umong with the mountain, so you could see Wat Jed Yod on your own in the afternoon and be picked up later. See Doi Suthep tours compared.
A simple half-day route
- 8:00 – Grab to Wat Jed Yod; walk the grounds while it is cool and quiet.
- 9:00 – walk to the National Museum when it opens (Wed–Sun).
- 11:00 – Grab to Wat Suan Dok.
- 12:00 – lunch in Nimman.
- 14:00 – Wat Umong and its tunnels, then back to your hotel or on to Doi Suthep.
For more temples to add, see the best temples in Chiang Mai. Before you go, check what to wear – shoulders and knees need to be covered.
Tours for the rest of your day
Because you will visit Wat Jed Yod on your own, it is worth booking a guide where it really adds something: Doi Suthep (transport up the mountain) and the Old City (history and stories).
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FAQ
About 2–3 km from the north-west corner of the moat, 10–20 minutes by Grab depending on traffic. Yes, it is about 20–30 minutes on foot via the Maya junction and the north side of the Superhighway. Go early, when it is cooler. Short shared rides in the city usually cost 30–60 baht per person (Nov 2026). Always agree the price before getting in. Yes, it is only a few hundred metres away on the same stretch of the Superhighway. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday. Make sure the pin is in Chiang Mai, on the Superhighway near the National Museum. Chiang Rai has a different Wat Jed Yod on Jet Yot Road.How far is Wat Jed Yod from the Old City?
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