Wat Phra Kaew Chiang Rai is located just in Chiang Rai downtown. Long time ago, its name was Wat Pha Eia, or Pha Phai. In the year 1434, a thunder had stricken the chedi of the temple, then a beautiful, glorious emerald Lord Buddha statue was found. Therefore, Chiang Rai villagers has called the temple ‘Wat Phra Kaew’ instead.You may have seen Wat Phra Kaew before in Bangkok, which is valuable and gorgeous. That’s right. This one in Chiang Rai has the very same name and looks sparkling too.Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok is located in the middle of traffic roads and buildings. But, Wat Phra Kaew in Chiang Rai is locat Save ed in the middle of nature. As soon as you enter it, you will find that you’re standing in the middle of trees and clear sky.Wat Phra Kaew Chiang Rai appears in Lanna style, as the province is a part of Lanna Kingdom. The temple is full of valuable ancient arts, all of which you should never miss. You should tour the whole temple and see those marvellous architectures.