Wat Phra that DOI Kong Mu is the oldest in Mae Hong son province, it was founded in 1860. Located on a hilltop Kong Mu (250 meters above sea level), it offers visitors gorgeous views of the city and surrounding ring of mountain slopes.

In order to reach one of the tallest temples in the province, it will take hard work is necessary to overcome the winding staircase on the wooded slopes of the hill. However, there is an easier path to the temple is an asphalt road length of 5 km, the extensive use of local residents.

The original name of the temple Wat Plai DOI, however, when purchasing a rank of the main temple of the province, he was awarded the title of “Phra that”, which means “home”. By the way, the fact that the temple stands on the mount, indicated by the word “Doy” in it's name.

In the architecture of Wat Phra that DOI Kong Mu is traced Burmese influence, and this is not surprising. Already behind the nearest mountains starts here Myanmar (formerly Burma), most of the population of the province are also Burmese.

The centerpiece of the temple is occupied by two white Chedi (stupa). The biggest one was built during the Foundation of the temple and contains the relics of Phra Moggallana, one of the first disciples of the Buddha Gautama. The second, slightly smaller, was built in 1874 by the first Governor of Mae Hong son province Phraya Singhanat Raja.

Wat Phra Thah DOI Kong Mu is very popular during the holidays. A huge crowd of people with candles, incense and flowers as offerings together over the period of Songkran (Thai new year), Khao Phansa (Buddhist lent) and other celebrations.