Wat Suan Dok is a favorite among travelers, particularly photographers, who gather amid the temple’s ornate structures during sunrise and sunset to capture impressive photos filled with rose-colored light. A 500-year-old bronze Buddha—one of the largest in the region—also makes this a popular stop. At the on-site Buddhist university, monks in training are often eager to share conversation and practice their English with visitors in informal "monk chats.” Many cultural and temple tours of Chiang Mai include a stop at Wat Suan Dok, along with other notable attractions such as Wat Phra That Doi Suthep or Kad Thon Payom market.