Wat Phra That Chedi Luang Chiang Saen

Wat Phra That Chedi Luang is an ancient Buddhist temple located inside the walled historic city of Chiang Saen in Wiang Subdistrict, Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand. Dominated by a large 58-meter bell-shaped Lanna-style chedi, it is the most prominent monument of the Chiang Saen ancient city. Founded in the 14th century during the Lanna Kingdom, the temple enshrines Buddha relics and reflects classic Chiang Saen art and architecture, attracting visitors for history, culture and photography.

Visitors can expect an open-air archaeological temple complex within the Chiang Saen ancient walled city. The central focus is a large, octagonal-based bell-shaped chedi surrounded by ruined viharn foundations, smaller satellite chedis, Buddha images and ancient brick walls. The grounds are spacious and flat with mature trees, information signs and pathways for walking and photography. The site is active for worship with offerings at the main chedi, and offers views of traditional Lanna architecture and the historic city layout.