King Mengrai, Chiang Rai’s founder, first surveyed the site for the city from this peak, just west of contemporary Chiang Mai’s centre. The Lanna-style chedi found at the top most likely dates from the 14th to 16th centuries and may cover an earlier Mon chedi inside. The hilltop compound is also home to Chiang Rai’s ‘city navel’.
Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong
Chiang Rai
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Chiang Rai's 'main' clock tower lights up at night and is a popular photo opportunity.