North Thailand / Chiang Mai / Wat Chiang Man

Photo: Famous Buddha image at Wat Chiang Man in Chiang Mai

This Wat on Ratchaphakhinai Road is Chiang Mai's oldest temple and probably dates from 1296. It first served as residence of King Mengrai, who founded Chiang Mai. It is noteworthy for a Chedi supported by rows of elephant buttresses, and a small, ancient Buddha image, Phra Kaeo Khao.