Wat Phra That Chae Haeng, Nan Province, Thailand
4.5 (27 reviews) Spent Ranking #1 in Phu Phiang Points of Interest & Landmarks
The #1 temple in Nan.
What a pity that we didn't see an outstanding golden pagoda of the rabbit year (Chinese zodiac), since it was under renovation. However, we walked 3 times in clockwise direction around the pagoda to pay respect and worship Buddha relics inside. Also, don't forget to visit a 14 m reclining Buddha inside the hall in front of the temple. Last but not least, there is a community market that sells OTOP products, local clothes, foods, souvenirs.
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5Orasacho 5:00 PM Feb 11, 2019
Must-visit destination
This Wat is one of the most famous temples in Thailand. We believe that the people who was born in the Year of the Rabbit should visit for good fortune. Not only the beautiful gold pagoda, reclining Buddha and some other historical things but also beautiful flowers and nice scenery. You will feel of historical culture all over the place. Nan province is full of beautiful temples and culture and you may have to spend a week for temple tour. there are so many interesting things to see and learn of the northern culture. Cheap cost of living city and value for money.
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4Rafflesia 5:00 PM Jun 6, 2019
A wonderful hilltop for a Wat
This temple is located outside the city of Nan. It is +- 750m far from Nan River and the main bridge that will take you to the city. The first structure is the Wat, it is wide open, with some particularities like 2 emeralds made with stained glass laid on a pedestal in both sides of the Wat. The Wat has a beautiful altar with 3 big sculptures of the Lord Buddha seated, from which the biggest is at the centre. The wall behind is beautiful painted with an amazingly black colour and sparkling golden lotus flowers. I didn't have the idea of this Wat being built for a particular sign of the zodiac (in this case, the rabbit as someone has written though). The golden Chedi is located in a separate area, and it is surrounded by stalls where anyone can buy Buddha images, candals, "phuang ma lai" to pay respect to Buddha. The Chedi is very tall and large and outside there is a small temple house with a huge golden Buddha inside. The area of this complex is very large so there are some stalls selling foods and beverages at the entrance road. In a central point there is a huge tree (where I relaxed for a while...) that is surrounded by sculptures of Buddha in different positions and other Buddhism beings. The surrounding grounds were owned by the last Lord of Nan province, so you can expect to find beautiful gardens, big trees and a very well organised area. Next to the wat area there is an entrance to the building where monks are studying. We can easily exit this complex using the 45% inclined road and have an awesome view of the city and great sunset views... This road ends at the roundabout and going straightforward will take you to the bridge and the city of Nan. I highly recommend a visit to this Wat that was pointed out as a Royal Temple, and in case of rain, don't worry! Just come! Ps - as a note, I have lots of photos of this Wat but each one is more than 5MB so I can't upload any, sorry.
