This temple challenges it visitors to climb up 339 steps in order to admire its beauty.  It is, however, also accessible by car.  King Phangkharat had this shrine built to contain Buddha's relics.   In 1487, Muen Chiang Song had a new pagoda built to cover the old pagoda.

Anothe pagoda containing Buddha's relics in the area is Phra That Chom Chaeng.  A look-out point behind this pagoda offers a vantage point to enjoy the Mekong vista.