Wat Huay Pla Kung, Chiang Rai

The 100-meter Guan Yin statue at Wat Huay Pla Kung dominates Chiang Rai's skyline, visible from 15 kilometers away. Climb 20 stories inside the goddess's form for panoramic views of the Mekong Valley, then descend to the ornately carved marble pagoda modeled on Chinese Ming Dynasty architecture. On clear days, you can see into Myanmar, a benefit no other temple on this list offers. This complex saw 400,000 visitors in 2025, a 25% increase from the previous year.