It is located on Chao Fa Road, Nai Wiang Sub District and was built by Phaya Phanton, ruler of Nan of the Phu Kha Dynasty (1417 - 1426). Sometimes, it was called Wat Sali Pan Ton (the word “Sali” refers to the Bo tree) because in the past, there was a big bo tree on the north and south sides of the temple.

Wat Sri Phanton was royally bestowed the Wisungkhamsima in 1962, Interesting items inside the temple include the gold wihan, which stands out as majestic and beautiful. It has beautiful stucco paintings, especially the large seven-headed Naga sculpture protecting the staircase in front of the wihan. The bright brass colour is stunningly beautiful, looks forgiving, and lively, which is the skill of a Nan artisan called Anurak Somsakdi or “Salarong”. In addition, inside the wihan are paintings of the life of the Buddha and the origin of Nan by a Nan artist. These are line drawings with natural colours that are beautiful and extremely valuable.