Wat Chedi Luang

Wat Chedi Luang is a Buddhist temple located in the historic center of Chiang Mai, famous for its massive and impressive chedi (pagoda). 

Also known as Wat Jedi Luang, the temple grounds were originally made up of three temples - Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Ho Tham and Wat Sukmin. Now in partial ruins, it is said that Wat Chedi Luang was destroyed by either a 16th century earthquake or the cannon fire of King Taksin in 1775.

In addition to the giant chedi (pagoda) dominating the temple, there exists Wat Phan Tao, tow elegantly decorated viharns, a small building housing the Sao Inthakin which is believed by local people to protect Chiang Mai city, a bell tower, etc.