# Wat Chiang Man

Chiang Mai, Thailand

The oldest temple in Chiang Mai, founded by King Mangrai in 1297 as he built his new capital. Its elephant-buttressed chedi and two ancient Buddha images, one crystal, one stone, anchor the city's beginnings.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Wat Chiang Man, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 18.79384, 98.98899

[City page](/cities/chiang-mai)

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