WAT PHRA THAT DOI TUNG (Mae Fah Luang district)
The Phra That Doi Tung was constructed on a mountain peak called Doi Tung in 911 A.D (1454 B.E.) and is considered to be one of the oldest and most sacred of the Northern Thai kingdom.

The stupa enshrines the collar-bone of Lord Buddha and thus is a sacred religious monument deeply revered by Buddhist followers throughout Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.

It is believed that the existing route that leads to the stupas follows the same path taken by the Lord Buddha as he made his journey through the countryside to preach to his disciples and followers. The road passes by the Wat Noi Doi Tung temple and Tepparak Garden, believed to be the abode of angels and celestial beings that guard the holy shrine of Phra That Doi Tung. The Phra That Doi Tung is a distance of 7 kms from the Royal Villa on the old route and 12 km along the new route.

WAT RONG KHUN (City of Chiang Rai)
Wat Rong Khun is very different to any of temple you are likely to see in Thailand.This temple is about 10 km south of Chiangrai city and only slightly off the super highway. A lifetime project of the national artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, the temple has a fine blend of traditional Buddhist art with contemporary themes. The temple is almost entirely white – no other colours are used at all. It is though decorated with small pieces of mirrored glass which add substantially to the temple’s spacious and airy feel. Designed to be viewed in moonlight, if you can manage to get there when the moon is out it’s worth the effort – very nice indeed.

WAT PHRA KAEO (City of Chiang Rai)

Wat Phra Kaeo is located behind Wat Phra Sing, it is noted for its late Lanna Wihan and several fine bronze Buddha images.The temple is more famous,however,as the place where the statue of the Emerald Buddha,now enshrined in Bankkok, was originally discovered.

History of Wat Phra Keao
Formerly called Wat Pa Yia (bamboo forest), this is where the Emerald Buddha was found. Thus the name of the temple was derived.

On 21 October 1990 , Buddhist clerics and laity agreed to build the Jade Buddha (commonly called Phra Yok Chiang Rai) to celebrate the 90 th anniversary of the Princess Mother's birthday. The Buddha image was officially named Phra Phuttha Rattanakonnawuttiwatsanuson Mongkhon, which means the Buddha who is the source of gems.
In the main prayer hall stands a huge bronze Buddha image in the posture of “sub-duing mara, or demon.” This is commonly known as Phra Chao Lan Thong in Chiang Rai. It was transferred from Wat Phra Chao Lan Thong to this temple in 1961. The main hall itself was built in 1960 in the neo-Lanna style with double-tiered roofs decorated with colored glass along the eaves and the beams. The front portal posts and gable are decorated with intricate golden patterns. The doors are showpieces of northern woodcarving techniques.

WAT KLANG WIANG (City of Chiang Rai)

Wat Klang Wiang is a Lanna style temple that was built since 567 years ago. It was located in the middle of Chiang Rai city. Start at the Hall of Cultural, drive on Singhaklai road to Rattanakhet road. Wat Klang Wiang is next to Chiang Rai Police Station.

History of Wat Klang Wiang
Previously called Wat Chantalok after the huge red “chan” tree once grown here, this is where the founding city pillar is located. However, during the modern-day mapping process, it was revealed that this temple is situated at the exact center-point of the city. The city pillar was thus erected, and the temple was renamed “Wat Chan Lok Klang Wiang”. In 1903, a big gale destroyed the “chan” tree, main prayer hall (ubosot), and an assembly hall (wihan). The name of the temple was thus reduced to Wat Klang Wiang

In 1992, a new city pole was erected to replace the old one which had long collapsed. A mondop topped with a spire was built to protect the pillar from eroding elements, with a statue of the mythical Guardian Angle (called Thao Chatu Lokaban) to protect the city's birthplace according to Lanna beliefs. A chedi was built where the chan tree once stood. The statuettes of fully attired elephants stand around the base of the chedi. The main prayer hall was also rebuilt in neo-Lanna architectural style.

WAT PHRA THAT JOMSAK (Muang district)

Wat Phra That Jomsak is located at Baan Du village in Muang district of Chiangrai

It was formerly known as Prathat Baan Yang and was constructed at the time when Chiang Saen was a bustling town several centuries ago. The monk called Putthakosa who also visited Chiang Saen during the time of Phrachao Pangkharat, the 25th ruler of the city gave a relic some to Jomkitti, some to Phrathat Doi Baan Yang, The monk called khruba Khamla restored the pagoda in the year 1947 and renamed it as “Jomsak Pagoda“

WAT PHRA THAT JOMKITTI (Chiang Saen district)

Wat Phra That Jomkitti is located at Wiang sub-district of Chiang Saen.


This history of Yonok mentioned that leader called Pangkarat ordered the construction of the Pagoda in the Year 940 A D, the same period Prathat Doi Jom Thong was constructed. A relic that was given by a Burmese monk is interned in the pagoda. At that time, the pagoda was made out of wood.The leader called Suwandhamlan restored this pagoda

WAT PHRA THAT JOMPHOR (Wiang Pa Pao district)

Wat Phra That Jomphor is located on a hill at Wiang sub -district of Wiang Pa Pao, Chiang Rai.


There is no record of when this site was constructed but it is estimated some in 1720 A D.

It was being restored in the year 1979, during the restoration process, they found a silver plate with some inscriptions.

WAT PHRA THAT DOI PHU KHAO (Chiang Saen district)

Wat Phra That Doi Pu Khao is located on the hill just before the Golden Triangle

It is believed to have been built by a king of Wiang Hirannakhon Ngoen Yang in mid-8th century. Remains of antiquities still visible today are only the Wihan and crumbled Chedis. It is a viewpoint of Golden Triangle.