Wat Huay Pla Kang Chiang Rai, nestled on a hill outside Chiang Rai, is renowned for its 26-meter-tall Lotus Guanyin statue, which boasts an elevator leading to the summit. Flanked by white dragons, the staircases, a nine-story golden dragon pagoda, and statues of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals, the temple blends Chinese and Thai architectural styles, making it a vital spiritual center and a popular destination.
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