This is one of the finest temple in Chiang Mai. It is closely connected with former Chiang Mai royalty. it was built in 1496 by
King Phra Muang Kaeo on the site of a palace of King Thokarat his Great-Grandfather in the 19th century.

Chiang Mai ruling princes and the people restored it. In 1819 King Thammalangka had the small Wihan built in Lanna style.
The big wihan was built in later by King Kawiloros.

The library was built in 1996 as an act of merit for King Bhumibul Adulyadej on the 50 anniversary of his reign.