The temple was practically in ruins

The temple was practically in ruins until recently. It has been re-consecrated with a new wiharn (prayer hall or chapel) and made a royal temple. There are actually two temples on two levels of the mountain-top. At the lower level is Wat Chom Chaeng, with a small ancient brick pagoda and a relatively modern ubosot (ordination hall).

The ubosot is a beautiful example of the Chiang Saen style, with an intricately detailed gable. The platform of the chapel affords a great view of Chiang Saen and the Mekhong River. Inside is a large Buddha image sitting under an artificial Bodhi tree.