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Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong |
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located on Doi Chom
Thong on the bank of the Kok River within Muang district,
contains what is believed to be the oldest Holy Relic even
before King Mengrai built Chiang Rai. A major religious
site in Chiang Rai, it was from here that King Mengrai spotted
the strategic location on which to establish the town. The
Chedi containing the Holy Relic was probably renovated at
the same time the town was being built.
Located at the former townhall, Ho Watthanatham Nithat
is a museum exhibiting ancient artifacts and written records
on history, literature and indigenous intelligence as well
as exhibits on royal activities by the late Princess Mother
at Doi Tung . It is open to the public Wednesday-Sunday
from 8.00 a.m. until 3.00 p.m.
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