Wat Chiang Man..the oldest temple in Chiang Mai

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Wat Chiang Man
.. is the oldest temple in Chiang Mai city, built by King Mangrai, the founder of Chiang Mai.

.. located on Ratchaphakinai Road, Si Phum Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai Province.

.. There are important Buddha images, namely Phra Setangkamani (White Buddha) and Phra Sila, which is a Buddha image in the posture of subduing the elephant Nalagiri, enshrined in the temple.

.. In addition, there is a Chedi Chang Lom, which is the main chedi, built in the Lanna art style, located behind the main temple. The base of the chedi is decorated with 16 stucco elephants, influenced by Sukhothai art.

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Post by Than.a | Aug 25, 2024