Wat Chedi Luang is one of the most impressive temples of Chiang Mai. It was built in 1391 during the reign of king Saen Muang MA, 8th representative of the Mengrai dynasty. Originally, the temple was used to store the ashes of his father, king Ku On.

Subsequently, inside the Chedi (stupa), which is the main building on the temple grounds, were added and other relics, such as the famous emerald Buddha. To protect his rest remained majestic multi-headed Naga and elephants that are installed at the base of the Chedi. Over time, it has expanded to 1475 reached its final form: 44 m - base width and 60 meters high. Still Chedi Luang remains the biggest in Chiang Mai.

Later the stupa suffered a sad note - in 1545 it was struck by lightning, severely damaging the structure. Within 6 years after the occurrence of the emerald Buddha stayed in the Chedi, but was later transferred to Luang Prabang in Laos.

Of great historical importance is the Central Buddha statue in the main room of the temple – Vihara. The statue has its own name Phra Chao Atarot and dates from the late 14th century, like the famous Chedi.

On the territory of Wat Chedi Luang is a huge and very old tree breed dipterocarp. It is considered one of the Shrine of Chiang Mai. Legend says that if a tree falls, is coming to all of imminent disaster.

Another defender of Chiang Mai is located in the temple. Lak Muang, or otherwise, the “Ghost Town”, was moved to a small building beside the great tree from the original place - Wat Shadoe Muang in 1800.

On the territory of Wat Chedi Luang has a Club Chatting with the monks, anyone can come here and chat on the topic of religion, and to ask personal questions about life.