Wat Si SuphanWat Si Suphan (Si
Suphan Temple) is located on Wualai Road, Tambon Hai Ya, Amphoe Mueang of
Chiang Mai Province. It was built in the reign of King Mueang Kaeo of Mangrai
dynasty in 1500 (2043 B.E.) by consecration of Phrachao Ched Tue or Phra
Phutthapatihan Buddha image. The later construction of the ordination hall and
Phra Wihan Borommathai Chedi took place in 1509, when the ceremonial site of
the hall was established together with the reestablishment of the Buddha image.
However, the old structure is now replaced by the silver ordination hall due to
dilapidation.The architecture is built in Lanna style of masonry and the
aluminium-and-silver decoration over delicate carving. This three-dimension art
portrays stories of Buddhism, dharma puzzles, and the history of the temple
with purposes not only to preserve the religion, conserve the local wisdom of
silverware, but also to boast the pride of Lanna kingdom for generations to
come.