Phra
That Cho Hae: is about 8 kilometres
to the east of town on Highway No. 1022. A major religious site
of the province, it was built since the time of Sukhothai. The
33 metre-tall Chiang Saen-style Chedi houses a Holy Relic. It
was built of bricks and covered with bright brass sheets. The
name of the temple refers to fine silk woven in Sip Song Panna
(in southern China) which was first used to wrap around the Chedi
when the temple was first constructed. There is a fair celebrating
the Chedi in March every year.
Phra That Hariphunchai:
was
built during the reign of King Arthitayarat, a descendan
t of Queen Chamthewi some 800 years
ago. A principal landmark is the 46 metre tall golden Chedi whose
present appearance
was
the result of the restoration work in 1443 by a king of Chiang
Mai. It has long been regarded as a major place of worship. Other
architectural works include the ancient-style brick arch adorned
with fine designs and the pair of sculptured lions at the door.
There are also a square-shaped Chedi and a Khmer-style Buddha
statue.