page_title: Chiang Rai
section_title: Buddhist temples
hierarchical_section_title: Chiang Rai / Buddhist temples
caption_attribution_description: English: Chiang Rai's clock tower. Golden clock tower in Chiang Rai, Thailand.
context_page_description: Chiang Rai is the northernmost major city in Thailand, with a population of about 200,000 people. It is located in Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province. Chiang Rai was established as a capital city in the reign of King Mangrai, in 1262 CE.
context_section_description: Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong, 19°54.970′N 99°49.365′E
  Wat Phra Kaeo, Chiang Rai, 19°54.704′N 99°49.647′E
  Wat Phra Sing, Chiang Rai, 19°54.653′N 99°49.882′E
  Wat Doi Khao Khwai, 19°52.892′N 99°48.582′E
  Wat Rong Khun, 19°49.480′N 99°45.800′E, a modern temple built since 1998 by Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat
  Chedi Doi Trimoorati, 19°57′36.48″N 99°49′14.70″E
caption: Chiang Rai Clock Tower in Wiang Mueang area
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