Wat Phra That Doi Kham (Golden Temple)

Wat Phra That Doi Kham (often referred to as Wat Doi Kham or the Golden temple) is located at the top of a hill to the south west of Chiangmai. The views from the top of Wat Doi Kham are impressive and the temple itself is gorgeous.

This ancient temple has more than 1,300 years of history, believed to be built circa 687 to enshrine Buddha's relics. The giant Buddha is 17 meters tall.