Housed in a striking mon·dòp -like stucco chapel at Wat Chedi Luang, the Làk Meuang (city pillar) was allegedly raised by King Mengrai himself when Chiang Mai was founded in 1296. The pillar is known locally as Sao Inthakin, and it was previously enshrined at Wat Inthakin, around the corner on Th Inthawarorot. Note the handsome pair of yakshas (guardian demons) flanking the gateway to the shrine on Th Phra Pakklao and the Lanna warriors depicted in bas relief on the wooden doors.
