The Navel City Pillar of Chiang Rai

Most cities in Thailand have a "city pillar", which is usually made of stone and forms the heart of the city. These religious pillars are sometimes referred to as "navel" pillars because they are located in the center of the city. The city pillar of Chiang Rai is a unique landmark in the city, because it Rather than being just a single pillar, it consists of 109 separate pillars and was erected in 1987 to mark the 60th birth anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the 725th anniversary of the founding of the city.