Believed to be the oldest temple in Chiang Mai, Wat Chiang Man was our personal favorite. Founded in 1296 by King Mengrai, ...

The oldest is Wat Chiang Man, in the heart of the old city – its elephant-lined stupa has sat in situ for over 700 years.

Chiang Mai’s Wat Chedi Liam, Wat Chedi Luang, and Wat Umong, have suffered damage following the earthquake last month.

The Thai government aims to nominate Chiang Mai as a UNESCO World Heritage Site by 2026, marking its 730th anniversary.