Wat Inthakhil Sadue Muang - Chiang Mai

Wat Inthakhil Sadue Mueang covers an area of ​​approximately 3 rai. It was originally an abandoned temple and was the location of the Inthakhil pillar (city pillar) of Chiang Mai. It was built by King Mangrai the Great, the founder of Chiang Mai, around 1839. It is located in the heart of Chiang Mai. The word Inthakhil comes from the Pali word Inthakhila, which means a dam pillar, a stone pillar, or a city pillar. As for the word Sadue Mueang, since the temple is located in the heart of Chiang Mai, people often call it Wat Sadue Mueang. Therefore, the temple was named Wat Inthakhil Sadue Mueang. #VisitChiangMai #WatInthakhil