Wat Chedi Luang, Viharn & Phra Chedi Luang. Phra Chedi Luang.

Wat Chedi Luang Phra Chedi Luang was constructed by King Saen Muang Ma to enshrine the relics of his father at the end of the 14th century, however King Tilokarat completed it. This chedi used to be 90 meters high before it was partly damaged by the earthquake in 1545. The present restored chedi is about 60 meters high. According to the legend, the Emerald Buddha was brought to Chiangmai in 1468, and enshrined in the eastern niche of the Phra Chedi Luang.                                  Back to Chiangmai