Wat Huay Pla Kang

This was such an amazing temple to visit. Kept in good clean condition and the staff are all friendly. My family visited on a Wednesday in the afternoon and it wasn't very busy. Entrance is free. You can go right up the top in the big white Guan Yin Buddhist Goddess of Mercy statue (about 79 meters) the lift is 40 baht then there are stairs to go higher. The Phop Chok Dhamma Chedi (9-story Chinese Lanna pagoda) also offers the same nice views but there is no lift just stairs. If you don't want to walk the big dragon stairs there is a free pink hello kitty shuttle bus that goes up and down the hill all day. They have toilets and food available. The food and drinks are cheap here. Extra notes: Kind of wheelchair accessible. You can only get you so far, some levels have a wheelchair lift but only to the middle not the top floor. Lots of free parking available.

Wat Huay Pla Kang (วัดห้วยปลากั้ง) is one of Chiang Rai’s most impressive temple complexes, especially for first-time visitors. The key highlights are the huge Guan Yin statue (about 79 meters), the distinctive 9-tier pagoda, and wide hilltop views over the surrounding area. It’s very photogenic and easy to combine with other Chiang Rai temple stops. For tourists, it’s a strong mix of culture and viewpoint in one place: you can walk the grounds, visit multiple structures in the same complex, and (depending on current operation) use the lift inside the Guan Yin statue for elevated views. It can be busy at peak times, so early or late visits are usually more comfortable.

This temple is very beautiful. It's not only big, but has a well defined structure that makes it peculiar. The giant Guan Yin statue is impressive and can be seen miles away. The surroundings are very clean, calm atmosphere which makes pictures beautiful. The temple is beautiful outside, and more beautiful inside. This is one of the must-visit places in Chiang Rai. There's also available shuttle service to take you to the top of the temple. Tickets to the elevator are cheap. The staff are friendly and well mannered. I had a very good time while visiting.