Wat Phra That Chae Haeng, Royal Monastery
Pattaya
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is an important and ancient temple located in Lampang Province. This temple is one of the most beautiful and historically significant temples in Northern Thailand. Here are more details about Wat Phra That Lampang Luang:
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
General information
History and importance
Phra That Lampang Luang was built during the reign of Queen Chamadevi and is almost a thousand years old. It is a temple of religious and historical significance. There have been renovations and additions to the buildings over the centuries. This temple enshrines the relics of the Lord Buddha and is a place where Buddhists travel to pay homage.
Architecture and design
Interesting places within the temple
- 1. Phra That Chedi: This is the most prominent feature of the temple. Tourists can walk around and pay homage to the Phra That Chedi.
- 2. Royal Temple: The main building of the temple with beautiful architecture. Inside is Phra Chao Lan Thong, an important Buddha image.
- 3. Nam Taem Temple: A temple with beautiful mural paintings.
- 4. Buddha's Footprint Pavilion: A building enshrining a replica of the Buddha's footprint.
- 5. Bell Tower: The bell tower is built in Lanna architecture. You can climb up to see the view around the temple.
Popular activities
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is a tourist attraction of religious and cultural significance, suitable for tourists interested in history and Lanna architecture.
