Wat Mahawan is a Buddhist temple along Thaphae Road, just outside the eastern edge of Chiang Mai’s old city. It was founded in the 17th century during the period of Burmese rule, established by Burmese traders involved in the teak industry, likely on the site of an earlier temple. While most of the structures standing today date from the 19th century or later, the temple still reflects its origins through a clear blend of Burmese and Lanna traditions.