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]

Phra Chedi (right) and Phra Wihan (left) of Wat Chiang Man in 2022

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.

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

References
  1. Coedès, George (1968). Walter F. Vella (ed.). The Indianized States of Southeast Asia. trans.Susan Brown Cowing. University of Hawaii Press. ISBN 978-0-8248-0368-1.
  2. "Latest Chiang Mai News - daily news, headlines, articles & breaking stories".
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