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This
little
known
temple
on
a
hill
overlooking
the
border
town
Mae
Sai
and
the
Myanmar
town
of
Tachileik
provides
a
beautiful
panoramic
view.
King
Wao
who
ruled
Yonok
Nakorn
built
this
place
in
order
to
store
Buddha's
hair
in
364
B.E.
Wao
is
a
Lanna
language
which
means
a
scorpion.
The
Phra
That
has
been
deteriorated
over
time,
yet
it
has
been
repaired
many
times
also.
During
the
major
restoration,
Buddha
relics
have
been
found
and
burried
in
the
pagoda.
Around
Phra
That
area,
it
is
decorated
with
shady
trees
and
pleasant
pathway.
Other
highlights
include
the
statues
of
Phra
Naresuan
Maharat,
Ekathotsarot
and
Phra
Suphan
Kanlaya
facing
Myanmar's
border
similar
to
the
statue
of
King
Bayinnaung
which
also
turns
towards
Thailand
from
Myanmar
representing
the
good
relationship
between
the
two
countries.
Another
highlight
is
Paichayon
Castle
which
has
been
constructed
in
Lanna
style
for
the
purpose
of
reminiscing
the
good
and
worshipping
Indra.
The
perfect
time
to
visit
is
the
full
moon
day
on
5th
month
of
Thai
lunar
calendar,
north
(the
3rd
month
south
which
is
Magha
Puja
Day)
as
there
is
a
ritual
to
worship
Phra
That
each
year.
Also,
during
Songkran
Day,
local
people
will
sprinkle
water
onto
a
Buddha
image.
Near
Phra
That,
local
food
and
souvenir
shop
are
available
such
as
Mae
Salong
,
fruits
in
winter
season
and
beautiful
handicrafts.
To
visit,
take
Mae
Sai
road.
The
temple
is
100
meters
before
reaching
Mae
Sai
border.
The
entrance
to
the
temple
is
on
the
left
side
with
stairs
leading
to
Phra
That
or
you
can
park
at
the
scenic
view
point.
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