Temple of Phra That Doi Chom Thong is considered to be a sacred place. Legend has it that the mountain of the same name on which it is located, is home to the good spirits before in northern Thailand came to Buddhism.

The central location of the temple is a golden chedi (stupa). According to ancient records, it was built in the year 940, during the reign of Phraya Ruen Kaew, Chiang Rai Prince. The relics of the Buddha, which is stored in it, were discovered and laid Pangkaradzh Prince. Golden chedi made combined styles of Lanna (northern Thailand) and Bhu-Kam (Myanmar). Its base is a lotus, which is the main part, a height of 14 meters, and the tip of a golden bell.

Of great importance in the history of Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong played elephant. In 1260, these lands came the king Mengray and decided to build a temple in the city. He sent an elephant in search of a suitable place, and he came straight to the chedi at the top of the mountains. For local spirits to build a special, not the traditional Buddhism room. So they have become quite easily co-exist with Buddhist shrines.

In 1988, Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong were located 108 Urban Pillars, is the concentration of all forces of Chiang Rai and a mini-version of the universe. They became known as "the Garden of Muang" or "navel of the city."

The decision to build was made in order to commemorate King Mengrai and celebrate the 60th anniversary of King Rama IX, the current ruler of Thailand. City posts are a mixture of Buddhist and Hindu ideology. Their number - 108 symbolizes the universe, the five oceans, as the central pillar - the highest level of spiritual development nirvana.