Located on Doi (Mount) Kong Mu, west of Mae Hong Son, was formerly known as Wat Plai Doi. This temple is considered an essential sanctuary of Mae Hong Son, and the highlights are the two lavishly decorated pagodas. The large pagoda, brought from Myanmar, was built by “Jong Tong Su” in 1860 and contained the relics of Phra Mokkhalana, the chief disciple of the Lord Buddha. The small pagoda was built in 1874 by Phraya Singhanatracha, the first governor of Mae Hong Son. From Wat Phrathat Doi Kong Mu hilltop, you are treated to an exceptional aerial view of the city and surrounding mountains and valleys. You can join the temple’s religious festivals during New Year and Songkran each year. One of the highlights is Tak Bat Devo or Tak Bat Daowadung, alms offering tradition which takes place on Buddhist Lent Day.
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