Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu is the oldest in the province of Mae Hong Son, it was founded in 1860. Located on a hilltop Kong Mu (250 meters above sea level), it opens to visitors gorgeous views of the city and surrounding hillsides his ring.

To get to one of the highest temples in the province, will require hard work - to overcome looping stairway on a wooded hill. However, there is an easier way - to the temple leads an asphalt road length of 5 km, than actively used by local residents.

The original name of the temple - Wat Plai Doi, but the acquisition of the rank of the main temple of the province, he was awarded the title "Phra That", which means "master". By the way, the fact that the temple is on the hill, indicated by the word "Doi" in its name.

The architecture of Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu Burmese influence can be traced, and that's not surprising. Already in the nearest mountains begins here Myanmar (formerly Burma), most of the province's population and account for the Burmese.

The centerpiece of the temple is occupied by two white chedi (stupa). The biggest of them was built at the base of the temple and contains relics of Phra Moggalana, one of the first disciples of the Buddha Gautama. The second, slightly smaller, was built in 1874, the first governor of Mae Hong Son province Phraya Singhanat Raja.

Wat Phra Doi Kong Mu Thah particularly popular during the holidays. Huge crowd of people with candles, incense and flowers as offerings to gather here during the Songkran (Thai New Year), Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent) and other celebrations.