Mae Hong Son provincial town is the second largest city in northern Thailand, is also one of the sparsely populated city with a population of only about 300,000. All visitors arriving in the city of Mae Hong Son for the first Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, which is located west of the city, but to go up a hill. The temple was built by Phraya Singhanatracha, the first King of Mae Hong Son.
The temple has two chedi, which are built in Burmese style architecture;the larger of the two was built in 1860, but the younger was built in 1874. Once the temple, you get a panoramic view of Mae Hong Son and you will understand why his name literally town lost city of three mists.
At the foot of Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu is Wat Phra not. This temple has a 12 meter long reclining Buddha, which is in Thai Yai style architecture. The reclining Buddha was built by Phra Nang Miah, wife of PhrayaSihanatracha 1875th Another attraction of Wat Phra Non, its two large sculptures of lions, side by side to support the transition for those who want to pay to honor the relic of the Buddha at Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu.
Right in front of Wat Phra not Wat Kam Ko. This is another ancient temple in the region, and was built in 1890. The temple is famous for its architectural uniqueness, you can see right at the entrance. The cover above the door leading to 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.
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