Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu of Thailand

     Mae Hong Son, Thailand city's second northernmost provincial city and it is also one of the most sparsely populated towns with a population of only about 300,000. All visitors who come to Mae Hong Son town, first go to visit the Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, which lies to the west of the city, but on a hill. The temple was built by Phraya Singhanatracha, the first King of Mae Hong Son.
     The temple has two chedi, which are constructed in Burma architecture;the larger of the two was built in 1860, while the smaller one was built in 1874. Once you reach the temple, you get a panoramic view of Mae Hong Son and you will understand why the city gave its name, which literally means "city of three mists.
     At the foot of Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu is Wat Phra Non. This temple is a
12-meter-long reclining Buddha, which is built in Thai Yai architecture. The reclining Buddha was built by Phra Nang Miah, wife of PhrayaSihanatracha 1875th Another attraction of Wat Phra Non is its two large lion statues standing side by side, to the passage for those who wish to pay homage to the relic of Buddha at Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu offer.
     Right in front of Wat Phra Non is Wat Kam Ko. This is another old temple in the region, and it was built in 1890th The temple is very popular for its distinctive architectural features that can see you right at the entrance. The ceiling above the entrance door leads to what wiharnBuilt in Burmese style. The temple is an archive of the history of Thai Yai and all the text in the temple is in Thai Yai script.