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Buddha at Wat Phra, Mae Hong Son Royalty Free Stock Photo

Buddha statue in Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu. White temple on a mountain top at Mae Hong Royalty Free Stock Photo

A young monk at Wat Phra, Mae Hong Son Royalty Free Stock Photo

Wat Phra, Mae Hong Son Royalty Free Stock Photo

Wat Phra That Mae Yen, or Big White Buddha is huge white Buddha stands on a hill with 353 steps, in Pai, popular tourist Royalty Free Stock Photo

Tourists visiting Wat Phra That Mae Yen, or Big White Buddha is huge white Buddha stands on a hill with 353 steps, in Royalty Free Stock Photo

The glass paintings of Tales of Previous lives of Buddha, Wat Chong Klang Temple, on May 6 in Mae Hong Son, Thailand Royalty Free Stock Photo

Buddha Statue at Wat Phrathat Doi Kongmu in Mae Hong Son, Thailand Royalty Free Stock Photo

Close-up up of Wat Phra That Mae Yen, or Big White Buddha is huge white Buddha stands on a hill with 353 steps, in Pai Royalty Free Stock Photo

Buddha Statue at Wat Chong Klang and Wat Chong Kham in Mae Hong Son, Thailand Royalty Free Stock Photo

Two white lions statue at Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu,Mae Hong Son, Northern Thailand Royalty Free Stock Photo

pagoda in sunset at Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, Mae Hong Son Royalty Free Stock Photo

Standing on top of Doi Kong Mu hill and visible from most places in Mae Hong Son town is the Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, a Burmese style temple founded in 1860. The temple comprises of several structures including two chedis and two viharns. The atmosphere atop the hill is one of tranquility and serenity.nnTwo large chedisnThe oldest structures of the temple are two large whitewashed chedis stupas. The largest chedi was built in 1860. Its lower section comprises of several octagonal shaped tiers of receding size. Around the base are niches enshrining images of the Buddha. The chedi is topped with a golden spire. It enshrines the ashes of Phra Moggallana, one of the chief disciples of the Buddha.