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Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu , Maehongson
 

The temple (wat) is situated in the west of the city, on hillside.  Previously called Wat Plai Doi, it is regarded as the city institution.  It is prominent with two pagodas.  The big one was built by Chong Tong Su 1860 and the other one by Phraya Singhanat Raja in 1874. 

Todate, a good road is ready to the temple with 5 kms.  There are crowded people in annual festivals e.g. New Year, Songkran and Aok Phansa.

Comment# 1 at: 2008-11-22 18:29:49 Comment by: TT


Prathat or pagoda (Mynmar-style)

Comment# 2 at: 2008-11-22 18:30:29 Comment by: TT


Both prathats are on the top of the hill (Maehongson town).

Comment# 3 at: 2008-11-22 18:31:04 Comment by: TT


I took this photo in the evening.

Comment# 4 at: 2008-11-22 18:32:32 Comment by: TT


Doi Kong Mu is the first place of tourists.
If you arrive Maehongson but not visit here, you may not be named "arrival in Maehongson".

Comment# 5 at: 2008-11-22 18:33:53 Comment by: TT


The temple is less interesting than the prathats themselves.

The temple is made of wood and awarded the good sample of developing temple in 1972.

Comment# 6 at: 2008-11-22 18:34:40 Comment by: TT


Buddha image near Prathats.

Comment# 7 at: 2008-11-22 18:35:55 Comment by: TT


I myself visits here twice in the evening of the first day and in the early morning of the 2nd day.

Many Maxican sunflowers are easily found here.

Comment# 8 at: 2008-11-22 18:36:58 Comment by: TT


Fog view on the top is very charming many visitors.
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This picture was taken in the early morning.

Comment# 9 at: 2008-11-22 18:37:35 Comment by: TT


Prathats in the morning.

Comment# 10 at: 2008-11-22 18:38:27 Comment by: TT


You have to wake up early. I climed up here since the sun had not risen yet.

Comment# 11 at: 2008-11-22 18:39:31 Comment by: TT


Hightlight of taking photos here is:
Maehongson Panorama View like this picture.

Comment# 12 at: 2008-12-15 14:39:42 Comment by: golf



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