Chiang Mai - Chedi Chang Phuak

In the north of the city, 300 m (990 ft) from Chang Phuak bus station) stand the ruined Chedi Chang Phuak and Wat Ku Tao, the latter having a rather unusual chedi built in 1613. The upper section above the square, tiered base consists of a series of interlocked spheres diminishing in size (and probably symbolizing alms bowls).

Each is embellished with niches and clad in colorful glazed tiles laid in geometric patterns, the whole being crowned with a delicate spire. This curious and most unusual stupa is believed to contain the ashes of the Burmese Prince Tarawadi. Some ancient carvings survive on the gable of the wiharn. The bot is a 20th c. addition.