Wat Lok Moli Chiang Mai

Wat Lok Moli

• The original temple of Wat Lok Moli was built in the 14th century, but all that remains of it today is the very imposing chedi, which was in fact built later in 1527.
• It sits on a large three-tiered square base. The square section underneath the spire has niches on the four sides guarded by angels at the corners.
• In 2003, a new wooden traditional design viharn was built in front of the chedi. It has a polished teak wood interior and columns of rich ochre lacquer.
• Restoration was completed in 2004 with a decorative formal entrance constructed to the temple grounds.

The Central Chedi Of Wat Lok Moli

The White Elephant Terrace [or Khuang Chang Phuak]

• This shrine was built in 1800 by Chao Kawila, to honour two of King Saen Muang Ma’s loyal subjects who saved his life. It houses the foreparts of two elephants, and sits in the middle of a traffic island.