Phra Chedi (right) and Phra Wihan (left) of Wat Chiang Man in 2022 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]
History
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]
Architecture
It is known for its unique Lanna style architecture .
Gallery
Chedi and Wihan of Wat Chiang Man
Ubosot
Former Ho Trai (Temple Library), a new one is now in the lotus pond
The new Ho Trai building
Wihan: the Phra Sila Buddha is housed inside the
mondop behind the gates
A mural from
Wat Buppharam, Chiang Mai , depicting the inauguration of Wat Chiang Man
Wat Chiang Man, the Elephant chedi
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