In 1914, King Kuena, the 6th king of the Mangrai dynasty, graciously ordered the construction of a "royal temple" as a residence for Phra Maha Thera Suman, who founded the Sri Lankan Buddhist sect in the Lanna region and built a pagoda to house the relics of Buddha.

The large pagoda, built in the Sri Lankan style, houses relics of Buddha. It stands 24 wa tall and was constructed in 1914 under King Kuena. It is a beautiful fusion of Sri Lankan and Lanna art.

Phra Chao Kao Tue is a large bronze Buddha statue. Crafted in the Chiang Saen style by Lanna and Sukhothai artisans, it depicts the Mara Vijaya pose. The statue was erected in 2047 BE (1997 CE) during the reign of Phra Muang Kaew as the principal Buddha image in the Phra Singh Temple. Because its weight made it impossible to transport to the city after its completion, the royal residence was donated to the temple.

The Kru Ba Chao Siwichai Shrine is the place where the ashes of Kru Ba Chao Siwichai, the saint of Lanna, are kept. It was built in 2490 BE to commemorate the time when Kru Ba Siwichai restored Wat Suan Dok in 2474-2475 BE.

Wat Suan Dok, Chiang Mai Wat Suan Dok, Chiang Mai

Address: 139 Suthep Road, Suthep Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Mai Province

Opening hours for viewings: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.