Wat Phra That Doi Saket [chedi in the middle of the mountain] - Chiang Mai

#VisitChiangMai ● Address - TambonChengDoi, AmphoeDoiSaket / ChiangMai ● Atmosphere/Location - Wat Phra That Doi Saket is not far from Chiang Mai city. It is a third-class royal temple, common type. According to history: It is not clearly stated that this temple was built in which year? But it is assumed that the pagoda or Phra That Doi Saket inside contains the hair relics of the Lord Buddha. It is more than 1,000 years old. According to the legend, it is said that during the time of the Buddha, after the Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, he appeared in his divine form on a mountain. Nearby, there was a pond that was the home of two Nagas. They had the opportunity to see the Lord Buddha perform miraculous miracles. Therefore, they became devoted and transformed into humans to offer lotus flowers to the Lord Buddha as a Buddhist offering. After that, the Lord Buddha gave his hair relics to the pair of Nagas. Before the two Nagas The stone will be built to enshrine the hair relics. Hundreds of years later, there were villagers who were devoted to building a pagoda instead of the original pile of stones. Before it became the origin of Doi Saket District and Wat Phra That Doi Saket. ⏰️ 06.00 - 18.00 hrs. ● Highlights - A pagoda in the middle of the mountain, over a thousand years old. Average price per person - Making merit Score - 10+