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Wat Phra That Doi Khao Khwai

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Operating day: Daily

Operating time: 08.00 - 17.00

Wat Phra That Doi Khao Khwai Rop Wiang, Muang Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai. According to a local legend, it is said that about 1,000 years ago, there was Phraya Thammamacharaj.

The ruler of Chiang Rai at that time Is the construction of Phra That Doi Khao Khwai Temple. By bringing the relics Which is the wrist of the left pinky finger of the Buddha at the monks to spread Buddhism in the Lanna land Was presented to Phraya Thammikaaraj.

Therefore invited the relics Put in the pagoda for the general Buddhists to worship Later he was restored many times in Chiang Saen. And King Mengrai the Great At present, every year there is a tradition of bathing relics. In the eighth lunar month of Peng Which matches the full moon of Visakha Bucha.

Located on Doi Khao Khwai, Soi Nong Pung 1, away from Chiang Rai city, along Ratchayathai road, about 3 kilometers, then turn left into Soi Nong Pueng 1. Take the mountain for about 2 kilometers. Large cars cannot be raised.

Interesting thing Phra That Doi Khao Khwai Kaew is the enshrined Lord Buddha's relics and is the most scenic and scenic city center in Chiang Rai.

Category: Places of Worship