In Chiang Saen, near the Mekong River, lies a remarkable site. Through archaeological digs, an impressive temple shrine dedicated to a reclining Buddha image was unearthed.The Buddha, in a reclining pose with its feet pointing east, exudes grace. Nearby stands a smaller stupa-like edifice with a quadrangular base, believed to be in the Lan Na style. Buddha images dating back to the 20th to 22nd Buddhist centuries.