Practical information
- Location
- Mae Hong Son, Mae Hong Son · 19.30013, 97.96013
- Dress code
- Dress politely: long sleeves, trousers or a knee-length skirt; no sleeveless, crop, tight or revealing tops. Take off your shoes before entering the chapel or other buildings. (source: thailand.go.th)
- Period
- Shan (Tai Yai) temple; largest stupa built in 1860
Opening hours and entrance fee: no reliable source found, so not listed. Ask on site or check the official website.
About Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu (Mae Hong Son)
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu crowns a hill above the small town of Mae Hong Son, near the Myanmar border. Built in Shan (Tai Yai) style with Burmese influences, it is known for two whitewashed stupas decorated with gold, the larger built in 1860 by a Shan merchant. From the terrace you look out over the town, its airport runway and the surrounding misty mountains. Mornings often begin in fog, and sunsets can be beautiful. You can drive up or climb a long staircase from the town, then combine it with the lake temples below.
Highlights
- Shan stupas Two white stupas with gold tops.
- Town panorama Views over Mae Hong Son.
- Misty mornings Fog often fills the valley at dawn.
Tips for Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu (Mae Hong Son)
- Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.
- Combine your visit with Wat Chong Kham and Wat Chong Klang (Mae Hong Son), about 1 km away as the crow flies.
- Expect a climb; go early in the day to avoid the heat and bring water.
More photos of Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu (Mae Hong Son)
Chedis illuminated in the evening, Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu (Mae Hong Son) Photo: Korkiat Jumpa · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Golden Buddha image in the hall, Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu (Mae Hong Son) Photo: Thanes Piamnamai · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu (Mae Hong Son) on the map
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Frequently asked questions about Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu (Mae Hong Son)
Where is Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu (Mae Hong Son)?
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu (Mae Hong Son) is in Mae Hong Son, Mae Hong Son province, in northern Thailand.
What is Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu (Mae Hong Son) known for?
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu crowns a hill above the small town of Mae Hong Son, near the Myanmar border. Highlights include Shan stupas, Town panorama and Misty mornings.
How old is Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu (Mae Hong Son)?
Shan (Tai Yai) temple; largest stupa built in 1860.