🛕 Wat Huay Pla Kang – Chiang Rai’s Towering Goddess of Mercy

#thailandtrip 📍 Wat Huay Pla Kang, Rim Kok Subdistrict, Chiang Rai, Thailand — about 6 km north of Chiang Rai city center Wat Huay Pla Kang is a stunning modern temple complex that combines Thai, Chinese, and Lanna architecture — best known for its enormous white statue of Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy. Rising nearly 100 meters on a hill, this serene figure watches over the valley, offering visitors both awe and calm. Beside her stands a 9-tier pagoda and an elaborately decorated white temple, all surrounded by dragon-lined staircases and panoramic views. Visitors can even take an elevator inside the statue to reach the top — where windows in Guan Yin’s eyes reveal breathtaking views of Chiang Rai. 🧭 Tips for Visitors: • Visit near sunset when the statue glows against the sky • Remove shoes when entering temple interiors and dress modestly • The elevator to the top of the statue has a small fee — worth it for the view • Ideal for families, photographers, and those interested in Buddhist symbolism • Combine with nearby Blue Temple and White Temple for a full Chiang Rai temple day #WatHuayPlaKang #ChiangRaiTemples #GuanYinThailand #ThaiChineseFusion #ChiangRaiViewpoint #SacredThailand #PeacefulPlacesThailand#历史古迹 #trip #TempleWithAView#historicallandmarks #localguides #travel