the WatLokMolee is of the city’s older temples. The temple that is also known as the WatLokMoli holds one of the largest and most impressive chedis in Chiang Mai.
Although the exact founding date of the temple is not known, it is likely that the first structures were built during the 14th century. The temple was probably a Royal Wat, since the Kings of the Mengrai dynasty maintained the temple.
King Kuena who ruled Lanna during the second half of the 14th century is said to have invited a number of monks from present day Myanmar to Chiang Mai to spread the teachings of the Buddha. During their stay in Chiang Mai the monks lived in the WatLokMolee temple.