Wat Chiang Man was the first temple built by King Mangrai the Great.

#VisitChiangMai Wat Chiang Man is located in the heart of Chiang Mai on Ratchaphakinai Road. It is the oldest temple in Chiang Mai and the first royal temple built by King Mangrai the Great after establishing Chiang Mai in 1839. Location: Ratchaphakinai Road, Si Phum Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai Province #WatChiangMan #WatChiangMai Opening-closing hours: Generally open daily from 06:00 - 18:00 (check the latest opening hours again). A long history and architecture reflecting Lanna art. The highlight is the Elephant Stupa, which is the main stupa of the temple. There are 15 stucco elephants supporting the stupa around it. It was built during the reign of King Mangrai. Inside the temple are enshrined Phra Setangkamani (White Emerald Buddha) and Phra Sila, which are sacred Buddha images of Chiang Mai and are highly revered. There is a beautiful ordination hall and a large royal chapel. The atmosphere around the temple is quiet, shady and clean, suitable for making merit and relaxing. There is a small museum. Display of antiques and history of the temple Overall, Wat Chiang Man is a temple of great historical and artistic value. It is the starting point of Chiang Mai and is one of the temples that should not be missed when visiting.