Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu of Thailand

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Mae Hong Son city of Thailand is the second northernmost town of the province and is also one of the most sparsely populated with a population of only 300,000. All visitors arriving in town Mae Hong Son, after the first visit to Wat Phra Doi Kong Mu, which is located west of town, but on top of a hill. The temple was built by Phraya Singhanatracha, the first King of Mae Hong Son.

The temple has two Chedi, which are manufactured in Burma architecture, the largestof the two was built in 1860, but the younger was built in 1874. Once you reach the temple, you get one of the most beautiful views of Mae Hong Son and understand why the city its name literally lost city of three mists.

At the foot of Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu is Wat Phra not. This temple is 12 meters long lying Buddha, the architectural style is built in Thai Yai. The lying Buddha was built by Phra Nang Miah, wife of PhrayaSihanatracha in 1875. Another attraction of Wat Phra is not his two lions in a large plastic that are side by side to provide passage to those who want to pay to honor the relics of Buddha at Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu.

Right in front of Wat Phra Wat Kam Ko is not. This is another ancient temple in the region, and was built in 1890 The temple is famous for its architectural features, which you can see right at the entrance. The ceiling above the main entrance gate to what wiharnBuilt in Burmese style. The temple is an archive of the history of Thai Yai and all text in the temple is written in Thai Yai.