Wat Phra That Chedi Luang is the principal temple of the old historic city of Chiang Saen. The octagonal chedi, the only remnant left standing of the old temple, was built in 1331. The historic town of Chiang Saen, situated on the west bank of the Mekong River opposite Laos, dates from the 12th century. It was an important part of King Mangrai's Lanna Kingdom, originally being his first capital.

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