The temple Phra that DOI Chom Thong is considered a Holy place. The legends say that same mountain on which it is located, was home to good spirits before in Northern Thailand Buddhism came.

The Central location of the temple is the gold Chedi (stupa). According to ancient records, it was built in the year 940, during the reign of Phraya Ruen Kaew, the Prince of Chiang Rai. Relics of the Buddha, which are stored therein, have been discovered and laid by the Prince of Pangarap. The Golden Chedi is made in a combination of styles of Lanna (Northern Thailand) and BHU-Kam (Myanmar). Its base is a Lotus, which is the main part, a height of 14 meters, and the tip in the form of a Golden bell.

Great importance in the history of Wat Phra that DOI Chom Thong has played an elephant. In 1260 in these lands came to the king Mengrai and decided to build a Church in the city. He sent an elephant in search of a suitable place, and he came straight to the Chedi on the top of the mountains. For local spirits built a special, traditional Buddhist room. So they are quite calmly began to coexist with Buddhist shrines.

In 1988 at Wat Phra that DOI Chom Thong 108 were located in Urban Poles, representing the concentration of all power in the Chiang Rai and a mini version of the universe. They became known as “the Garden Muang” or “Navel of the City”.

The decision to build was made in order to honor the memory of king Mangra and to celebrate the 60th birthday of king Rama IX, the current ruler of Thailand. Urban poles are a mixture of Buddhist and Hindu ideology. The number 108 symbolizes the universe, the five oceans, and the Central pillars – the highest level of spiritual development, Nirvana.