Visit Wat Phra That Doi Kong Moo (Mae Hong Son)
Presentation Wat Phra That Doi Kong Moo
g_translate Thai name : วัดพระธาตุดอยกองมู
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Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu is on the outskirts of the town of Mae Hong Son at the top of Kong Mu hill. You can access to it either by road or by a long staircase for the bravest ones. From up there you have the most beautiful view that you can have over Mae Hong Son city. The temple complex built by Phraya Singhanatracha consists of two pagodas built in the Burmese style in the second half of the 19th century. People especially notice its two white chedis. They are visible for miles around. And behind, there is a small way where you access to a third smaller building in front of which stands a large standing Buddha and a statue of a boat and rowers. Back there, the view is less clear.
Practical information about Wat Phra That Doi Kong Moo
Free admission
Climbing the staircase laeding to the temple is a nice walk but it is also possible to reach the top of the mountain by road. The beginning of the stairs is on the right of Wat Muay Tor.
How to get to Wat Phra That Doi Kong Moo ?
Depending on where you are staying in , you can reach the start of the staircase climbing to Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu by wlaking quite quickly. Otherwise, you will have to find a tuk-tuk. There are some at Mae Hong Son bus terminal and behind the city market near the airport.
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Rules to respect when visiting a temple
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Moo is a temple and when you visit a temple in Thailand there are some rules to know and follow :
- Dress properly (knees and shoulders should be covered)
- Take off your shoes when entering the buildings
- Be quiet
- Don't hug or kiss
- Don't point your feet to Buddha's image
- Don't smoke
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