Wat Phaya Wat, Nan Province, Thailand
4.5 (21 reviews) Spent Ranking #12 in Nan Points of Interest & Landmarks
A hidden gem.
On the way to Pratat Khaonoi, this old temple is a must. I really love the style, quiet ambience and rich decoration which is not so vivid as all the temple in the heart of the city. Very original and well reserve. Try to look at the details of the architectue and deciration, really interessting and original.
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5Mark F 5:00 PM Dec 19, 2018
Ancient temple uncovered for the public
This temple (Wat) and chedi was recently opened to the public. My brother in-law who lives in Nan, Thailand didn't even know it was there until we stumbled upon it while seeking other temples to photograph. The Chedi is leaning precariously and the Wat was nicely adorned. If you like to see Wats, I recommend this as a must see in Nan, Thailand.
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4Raymond W 5:00 PM Jun 26, 2017
Richly Historic Wat
This wat has an attractive modern vihaan in a traditional Lanna style with red and gold coloured columns. There are also ceremonial textiles hanging from the ceiling. The main attraction inside the wat, however, is the large Mon-style seated Buddha which is said to have rain-summoning powers and a stylised Thai Walking Buddha statue carved from wood. Outside there is a five-storey brick tower in a Mon style. It is one of few Mon-style chedis surviving anywhere in Thailand. It features rows of standing Buddhas in niches, all of them rendered in terracotta. This shows the final phase of Mon influence on Thai art, dating back something between 300 and 550 years, depending on who you believe.
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