According to some, Wat Chiang man is the oldest in Chiang Mai, it was founded in 1306 by king mengraem. The temple was his house, while built around the Kingdom of Lanna. Wat Chiang man was repeatedly restored in 1471, 1558, 1571 and 1581 years, this is reported by the date carved on the stone standing on the temple grounds.

In Wat Chiang man are two precious figures of Buddha, which is of great importance for Thailand. Both statues can be seen in the small Vihara (building) Church.

Crystal Buddha, or Phra Sae Tang Khamani (probably fourteenth century), has the ability to protect against natural disasters. The statue is only occasionally exposed to public view, usually on Sundays.

Marble Buddha, or Phra Sila Buddha, was founded around the eighth century in Ceylon. The Buddha is depicted as defeating the elephant Nilgiri and, according to legend, can make it rain. Most attention Marble Buddha paid in April, when the whole country celebrates water day and new year in the Buddhist calendar.

Great attention of visitors of the temple attracts Chedi Chang Lom (translated from Thai stupa surrounded by elephants”), built in the fifteenth century and restored in the XIX. It is a combination of grey stone and gold looks together very effectively. From the base of the stupa are figures of elephants in the Sinhalese style.

The Central building - Vihar - has beautiful decorations both inside and outside. It contains a statue of Buddha with a begging bowl, Dating from the year 1465.

On the territory of Wat Chiang man is the stele, fixing the exact time of the founding of Chiang Mai: 4 a.m. on April 12, 1296.