Wat Phrathat Doi Kham is not the most well-known among tourists, however, extremely revered temple of Chiang Mai. The presence of particles "Phrathat" in its name means that the temple is located on the top step of the Buddhist hierarchy and is one of the most important in the province.

Built in the VII century, Wat Phrathat Doi Kham is located on the top of a mountain on the outskirts of Chiang Mai, by the way, is translated from the Thai language "Wat Doi Kham" means "the golden temple on the mountain." The oldest building in the territory of the temple is a chedi (stupa) built in the year 687. It has many similarities with another temple on the mountaintop Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (Wat Phra That Doi Suthep), is the hallmark of the city. On all sides the entrance to the golden chedi guard naga (mythical serpent).

Among the locals is a legend that thousands of years ago on the site of Wat Doi Kham lived cannibals who once met a traveling Gautama Buddha. He called for the Giants to abandon this way of life and to listen to the Buddhist truths. In parting, the Buddha gave cannibals strand of his hair, which is still kept within the ancient chedi.

In addition to the traditional territory of the temple viharn (main hall) is an open gallery with a variety of Buddha statues in various poses and forms, as well as the incredibly beautiful outside ubosot (a special hall for the monks).

The central figure in Wat Phrathat Doi Kham is a 17-meter Buddha statue, located on a hilltop. In the inner courtyard of the temple also houses a collection of bells and gongs.

Due to the remoteness of the church from the city center there is always a quiet and peaceful setting and panoramic views of the city inspire visitors.