Check in to Sky Walk at Wat Phra That Doi Wao, a beautiful temple in Chiang Rai. Pay respect to the relics and see the amazing view.
Mae Sai, the northernmost district of Chiang Rai and Thailand, besides having natural attractions. Interestingly, there is also a beautiful temple such as Wat Phra That Doi Wao. where the relics are enshrined, which are said to be the oldest next to Phra That Doi Tung is also located in a good location. Can see views of Mae Sai District and Tachileik City. Myanmar clearly Considered to be another trip that gained both merit and merit. and experience nature at the same time
Wat Phra That Doi Wao Places to visit in Chiang Rai
Pay homage to ancient relics The northernmost point of Thailand
Wat Phra That Doi Wao is located in Wiang Phakham Subdistrict, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province. It is the place where the Buddha's relics are enshrined, which is the second oldest. Phra That Doi Tung It is also enshrined. Royal Monument of King Naresuan the Great Somdej Phra Ekathotsarot and Phra Suphankalaya as well. It is an old temple that is like the center of faith of the Mae Sai people. And it is revered by Chiang Rai people as well.
History of Wat Phra That Doi Wao
As legend says Wat Phra That Doi Wao Built in 364 AD by His Highness Wao, the ruler of Yonok. The 10th King of the Singhanawat Dynasty of Nakhon Nagaphan Singhawat or ancient Chiang Saen To be a place to hold the hair relics When a thousand years have passed There was damage and decay. and has not been repaired Until there were monks and believers working together with the government. and the Fine Arts Department Please help restore this temple. Therefore, a casket containing 5 relics of the Lord Buddha was discovered and placed in the base of the pagoda as before. Before the foundation stone was laid and built the glittering golden pagoda as seen today on February 8th in the year 1955.
Highlights of Wat Phra That Doi Wao
In addition to Phra That Doi Wao It is popular for people to worship for good fortune. and admire the beauty This is also where various sacred things such as the royal monument of King Naresuan the Great are enshrined. Somdej Phra Ekathotsarot and Phra Suphankalaya. There is also a statue of a spider. In the northern language, it means "scorpion". It is a symbol of Wat Phra That Doi Wao, which represents His Highness the ruler of Yonok city The creator of this temple During making merit We will see architecture that combines Lanna with Shan. Surrounded by shady nature It was fun to see nature.
