Admire the Detail of Wat Lok Moli

The first temple you will likely stumble upon on your first day in Chiang Mai is Wat Lok Moli, one of the oldest standing temples in the city built in the 14th Century. The temple is located just outside of the city's wall to the north. The temple is known for its massive chedi that dominated the area. It was built in the 16th Century and it is still in a considerably great condition compared to what you would come to expect from a structure this old.

In front of the chedi, you will also find a Lanna-style temple built in teak wood and adorned with traditional Lanna-style wood carvings. This temple was actually built recently in 2003 in the process of restoration and expansion of the temple. Within the beautiful teak wood temple, you will find a large Buddha image seated at the opposite side of the entrance. The pillars and walls are painted in a dark crimson color, giving it its unique Lanna-style atmosphere that you can not find in central Thailand. The temple is open from 6 AM to 5 PM every day and you do not have to pay to enter.