Wat Phra That Doi Thung

Wat Phra That Doi Thung, a major place of pilgrimage, is situated just below the 1330 m (4365 ft) summit of Doi Thung. At the beginning of March tens of thousands converge on the wat by car, bus, motorbike or on foot, making their way up the steep 17 km (11 mi.) road which branches off Highway 110 near the village of Ban Huai Krai. The summit offers a superb panorama over the north Thai countryside and it is well worth the trouble of driving there just to see the view. The temple buildings are less interesting, being mainly of recent origin.