The Navel City Pillar of Chiang Rai

Erected in 1987 to commemorate the 60^th birthday of Thailand’s resident monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the City Pillar of Chiang Rai evokes the elements of Buddhist and Hindu mythology and traditional Chinese customs to create a unique cultural monument. Soak in the wonders that dot Chiang Rai’s cityscape when you decide to stay at any of the fine Chiang Rai hotels in the area. Offering you luxurious interiors and an exciting array of cultural excursions, the Anantara Golden Triangle is a fine option of a five star hotel Chiang Rai has to offer its visitors. The City Navel Pillar is one of Chiang Rai’s more intriguing attractions, as it attempts to recreate the significance of a community seat in the middle of a town, a concept that emerged from the ancient kingdoms of southern China as far back as the 9^th century. The monument incorporates the iconic elements of Buddhist cosmology, as it is situated on an impressive platform flanked by the four symbolic corners of the universe as well as the divine rivers that extend all the way up to the heavenly realms outlined in Buddhism. The City Pillar occupies a panoramic location atop a hill that overlooks the Kok River as it meanders around the city, and one is able to capture some truly stunning panoramas from atop this monument steeped in history and importance.