WAT JADEELOUNG

Wat Phra Chedi Luang or Jadeeloung is Chiang Saen's oldest wat. It was established in 1331 and was rebuilt in 1515. It  is still an active Buddhist monastery..

 

The wat has huge bell shaped-brick chedi which measures 88 metres high. It is the largest structure in Chiang Saen.

 

what remains of The old brick foundations are now supporting the large seating Buddha. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pic of the original chedi