The oldest temple in Chiang Mai.  Build in 1296 under King Mengrai even before the founding of the city.  Rebuild many times but it's charm remains.  It is noteworthy for a chedi supported by rows of elephantine buttresses Phra Buddha Sila inside is a copy of the original Indian image brought here from Ceylon in 1290.  The original is still kept inside but locked up.  The big chedi in the back of the vihan dates from the 20th century.

How to get there: Situated at the north end of Ratchaphakkinai Road, almost opposite Wat lam Chang, next ot a fallow piece of land.