Thapae Gate

Tha Phae Gate is the eastern and most famous gate of Chiang Mai, Thailand. It stands at the eastern side of the old walled city and today serves as a major landmark and public gathering place.
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  • Type: Pedestrian zone
  • Description: Gate in Chiang Mai
  • Also known as: “Tha Phae Gate”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Wat Muen Larn and Wat Chedi Luang.

Buddhist temple
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is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 150 metres northwest of Thapae Gate.

Buddhist temple
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is a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of , . The current temple grounds were originally made up of three temples — , Wat Ho Tham and Wat Sukmin. is situated 690 metres west of Thapae Gate.

Buddhist temple
Photo: DerFussi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 310 metres west of Thapae Gate.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chiang Mai and Chang Phueak.

Photo: Tevaprapas, CC BY 3.0.
is the hub of northern Thailand. On a plain at an elevation of 316 m, surrounded by mountains and lush countryside, it is much greener and quieter than the capital and has a cosmopolitan air and a significant expatriate population, all factors which have led many from Bangkok to settle permanently in this "rose of the north".

Town
is a tambon of Mueang Chiang Mai District, in Chiang Mai Province, . The tambon is home to the , which traces northern Thai history and culture. is situated 3½ km northwest of Thapae Gate.

Town
is a tambon of Mueang Chiang Mai District, in Chiang Mai Province, . In 2005 it had a population of 8,423 people. The tambon contains seven mubans. is situated 3½ km east of Thapae Gate.

Thapae Gate

Latitude
18.78757° or 18° 47′ 15″ north
Longitude
98.99342° or 98° 59′ 36″ east
Open location code
7MCWQXQV+29
Open­Street­Map ID
way 26766049
Open­Street­Map feature
highway=­pedestrian
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­recreation_ground
Wiki­data ID
Q13016585
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Thai—“Thapae Gate” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “塔佩门”
  • Indonesian: “Gerbang Tha Phae”
  • Japanese: “ターペア都門”
  • Thai: “ประตูท่าแพ”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Thapae Gate and Winsome Art Gallery.

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