🇹🇭The oldest temple in Chiang Mai｜Wat Chiang Man

#星MATAIurbanattractions #overseastravel #Thailand Wat Chiang Man in Chiang Mai was built in 1297 and is the first temple in the ancient city of Chiang Mai. The construction was personally supervised by King Mengrai, the first king of the Lanna Kingdom. The temple combines Lanna and Sri Lankan architectural styles. The elephant pagoda in the temple has fifteen stone elephants on its base. The size of the elephants is carved according to the proportions of real elephants. The pagoda is the oldest building in the temple and houses the standing Buddha statue of the Lanna Kingdom. It is also the oldest Buddha statue in Thailand. ✅Detailed address: 171 Ratchapakhinai Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand ✅Opening hours: 6 am to 6 pm ✅Visit fee: Free, you can also donate by yourself