Wat Lok Moli

It's a very beautiful temple, located just north of the city moat. What stands out most is the giant, ancient brick stupa (chedi). The main wooden hall is also very beautiful and full of details. It's a peaceful place and great for admiring the architecture. Entry is free.

Wooden architecture. Graceful wood carvings. Use of white on black on the exterior of wooden temple is like the fine jewellery art and sequine studded zari textiles that are so elegant on Thai women and Men. Grand wooden edifice. Very old chedi. Quite impressive in height. Later some contemporary art is visible in small temples to the left of entrance. The first of goddess is a big draw among ladies. Sculpture of seated king elegant. In the open like ancient Daius the creator of Veda and Sumerians is the old Man god with flowing beard. Its a very contemporary work. Google translate talks of Chinese deity of well being and prosperity. I am not sure of what material the long bearded god image is made of. Warm steam was flowing from these temples. Local cultural ethos and beliefs are deeply engrained in these temple visits by our local brothers and sisters who bring offerings of Chinese lamps with name and prayers to Budcha, candles and small and pretty Jasmine garland and elegant white and blue lorus for Buddha. Coming from the land of Buddha it was very touching for me to find his teachings in Thailand so meticulously being practiced albeit with culturally evolving rituals. In Thailand, Metta( Compassion Paali word) in Monastery is the anchor that is practiced for all living Beings: birds animals fishes and humans with equanimity. Secondly in a modern city with blasting sounds of vehicles though intrude the Buddhist concept of silence,peace, equanimity and integration and balance of all existent. Still these Monasteries are heavenly sanctuaries of meditative peace and can cure modern humans of the disease of a digital, electronic, mechanical, instant gratification if you just stay under a tree in these Monasteries meditating and letting cool breeze touch you, fragrant trees, flowers invade your olfactory and birds sing musically to offer your ears the joy of Nature How much we pine for that Buddha peace!!

Stunning temple to visit at night time - was open and had people around even at around 8pm! Very centrally located, close to the north side of the old city square. Would recommend visiting temples during day and night time to appreciate the intricacies of the design in each!

We were getting our engagement photos shot here and our kind photographer had suggested this temple. Turns out it quickly became fav spot for my partner and I. We loved the old charm of this super old temple. It’s impressive to see how it’s been maintained since years. The pouring water bit - a ritual that locals often do to the Buddha was one our fav bits.

My favorite temple in Chiang Mai, it has an amazing atmosphere. You can buy a lantern and hang it there. Be sure to visit the place with the rooster figurines right next to it.

A very beautiful Temple filled with Architecture from Lan Na period. We offered water to the Buddah at higher level using the pulley with mythical creature. Lots of beautiful colorful latern. This temple doesn't need to pay for tickets to enter.

Quiet and peaceful temple. The architecture is beautiful and it feels like a trip to ancient times. Feels sacred and serene. You can just sit inside the temple for a while to calm the mind down.

Beautiful temple, went there early morning, filled up with the fresh air in Chiang Mai, and peaceful blow my mind and soul in the moment. One off the top temple must visit.