Wat Chiang Man

Wat Chiang Man is a Buddhist temple located in the old city of Chiang Mai, Thailand. It is the oldest temple in the city. It was built by King Mangrai in 1296.^[1]

It was built in 1297 by King Mangrai. It was built as the first temple of Chiang Mai. It was built on the site of Wiang Nopburi. It was a fortified town of the Lawa people. King Mangrai used this place as a camp while creating his new capital city, Chiang Mai. It was the center of religious and cultural life in the early years of Chiang Mai.^[2]

It is known for its unique Lanna style architecture.

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  Chedi and Wihan of Wat Chiang Man
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  Ubosot
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  Former Ho Trai (Temple Library), a new one is now in the lotus pond
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  The new Ho Trai building
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  Wihan: the Phra Sila Buddha is housed inside the mondop behind the gates
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  A mural from Wat Buppharam, Chiang Mai, depicting the inauguration of Wat Chiang Man
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  Wat Chiang Man, the Elephant chedi