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“Significant: 1. Statue of Bhudda with gold leaf. Enshrined in the temple. 2. Pagoda that contain Buddha's grayer in a thousand years. 3.Ancient temple built of teak and Showcase entire last hundred years. 4. Statue of Buddha in the altar of temple is made of Brick clay, sand, exquisite antique. A Chinese sculptor who made the carved. 5. Inside is a museum with permanent exhibitions on Lanna culture and ancient Buddhist relics. 6. Believed to be at least 700 years old, Phra Jao Lan Thong was relocated from the temple of the same name in the old town of Chiang Saen. 7.Guarded by a pair of serpent deities, the main chapel (ubosot) houses the principal Buddha image, Phra Jao Lan Thong”

The temple is very beautiful overlooking the Mekong River and Laos clearly. The temple has many ancient Buddha images that made of stones,The river side with marble bench to sit with overlooking the Mekong River and Laos along the temple.Wat Phra Kaew is regarded as the oldest temple in Chiang Khong. 1,313-year-old and named the "Temple Sribuyiืn" The restored temple is big. The locals call this temple "Wat Phra Kaew" as the original name has been known until now.

Wat Phra Kaew is located at Moo 13, Tambon Wiang Chiang Khong. Chiang Rai.The District Office is located on the main road about 400 meters Khong - Chiang Saen.

How to get there: Hire a songtaew or rent a motorcycle