Wat Salari was constructed in the year 1777 during the latter period of the Thonburi era. The identity of its founder remains unknown. Originally, the temple's name did not include the word "Rii," but rather "Lii." It is unclear how "Lii" evolved into "Rii," which led to its current designation as "Wat Salari." The temple complex includes several significant structures. The main prayer hall, or Ubosot, was built in 1938 and features a reinforced concrete design. The sermon hall was established in 1998 and is a two-story traditional-style building, also made of reinforced concrete. The monks' quarters are constructed from the same resilient material. The vihara (assembly hall) was built in 1995, while a multipurpose pavilion followed in 1991, both made of reinforced concrete as well. Additionally, there is a merit-making hall built from wood. Among its revered artifacts, the temple houses a principal Buddha statue in the meditation posture (Mara Vijaya) within the Ubosot, and another similar statue in the sermon hall, created in 1988. Four more Buddha images in the same posture can be found in front of the Ubosot, along with a replica of the Buddha's footprint.