This temple is located along the Ruak River on a small mountain called Doi Chiang Miang. and because of the ancientness of the temple with a long history Therefore, it has been registered as another important ancient site in Chiang Rai province. A fascinating temple that is over a thousand years old. in which many Buddha images are enshrined Including the new Lord Chiang Saen built later The old Buddha image of King Chiang Saen has been in this temple since the past. enshrined outside the temple which nowadays only part of the body remains to be worshiped Phra That Doi Pu Khao On top of Doi Chiang Miang which only ruins can be seen now And this Doi Chiang Miang is also a point where you can see the beautiful scenery of the Golden Triangle, which borders 3 countries: Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. According to legend, this relic was built in 1302 during the reign of Phraya Lao Kao Kaew Mueangma. The 2nd King of Wiang Hiran Ngoen Yang When he was young, two giant crabs attacked the people's agricultural crops. Phraya Rawa Chakkarat His father, the first king of the Mengrai dynasty, commissioned him to defeat giant crabs. and finally caught one The other fled under the mountain. when he ascended to the throne has built a relic to cover the paved way This makes Phra That named Phra That Pu Khao. There is also a legend that when the Buddha was still alive, he came to this area and predicted that In the future, this place will be named Doi Pu Khao and will be prosperous in the future. For more information, call 0 5378 4224 and 08 1706 0311.
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Phra That Doi Pu Khao
Province: Chiang Rai
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Phone Number
0 5365 0803
Hour of Operation
- Monday:06:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday:06:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday:06:00 - 18:00
- Thursday:06:00 - 18:00
- Friday:06:00 - 18:00
- Saturday:06:00 - 18:00
- Sunday:06:00 - 18:00