Phra That Chedi Srinagarindra Stit Maha Santi Khiri — Attraction in Mae Fa Luang district

A pagoda built in honor of Princess Srinagarindra the mother of 2 Kings Rama VIII and Rama IX (The beloved late King Bhumibol Adulyade). Not only the multi-stories Pagoda is beautiful with marble inside but the views of the mountains/valleys from it are stunning. The Pagoda lies on the edge of Santikhiri village formerly known as Mae Salong mainly inhabited by Chinese descendent of 93rd Division of Republic of China Army that escaped from communist through Burma at conclusion of Chinese Civil War in 1949. Hence the area is very unique on top of being very beautiful in the high mountains of Chiang Rai province. It is now one of the most popular destinations of backpacker in Thailand. The road up there is very difficult to drive but the area certainly...

Phra Boromathat Chedi” is an impressively Thai-style stupa on a hill near Mae Salong village. It was built in honour of the late Princess Mother, Srinagarindra, who was a great patron and benefactor of the area. Next to the chedi is the Princess Mother Hall, a modern, Thai-style pavilion which looks like a temple in appearance, but does not contain any religious objects. From the platforms around the chedi, there are good views across town and west towards Myanmar from the top. We recommend that, after visiting the Phra Boromathat Chedi, you walk downhill by foot on the 719-step staircase to Wat Santikiri to reach the centre...

Spectacular view. We went around 7 PM and it was deserted, the cafe closed and the buildings locked. But the view was still amazing at sunset and evening, and you can still walk around to see the outside of the wat, which is illuminated in the evening. Phrathat is not lit in the evening, and is rather eerie!

Our small car had a few issues and I think it would be very difficult to reach on a scooter. Trucks probably do better on the steep,...