Description:
Thought to be Chiang Mai's oldest wat, this was built during the 14th century by King Mengrai, the founder of Chiang Mai, on the spot where he first camped. Like many of the wats in Chiang Mai, this complex reflects many architectural styles. Some of the structures are pure Lanna. Others show influences from as far away as Sri Lanka; notice the typical row of elephant supports. Wat Chiang Man is most famous for its two Buddhas: Phra Sae Tang Khamani (a miniature crystal image also known as the White Emerald Buddha) and the marble Phra Sila Buddha. Unfortunately, the viharn that safeguards these religious sculptures is almost always closed.
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Contact:
- tel: +66 53 24 8604
Address:
- Ratpakinai Road
- Ratchapakinai Rd. south of the Si Phum Rd. moat
- Chiang Mai 50200
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- Daily 6am-5pm
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