Wat Phra Singh stands as one of Chiang Mai's most iconic and historically rich temples. Founded in 1345 during the reign of Lanna King Phayu, its purpose was to enshrine a famous relic of the Buddha and house the ashes of his late father, King Khamfu. Also known as the Monastery of the Lion Buddha, it is still an active religious centre, attracting hundreds of monks and novices from all over South East Asia.

Leaning against the Chau Chu Mountain in the outskirts of Hue, this elaborately designed, hillside tomb has elements of Vietnamese and European architectural styles. Featuring blackened concrete, the Gothic inspired monument casts a striking silhouette against the verdant green countryside. While comparatively smaller than other Royal tombs, the building itself is far more elaborately designed than others of its era.