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Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, Lampang
 
     Some 20 kilometres to the southwest of town in Ko Kha district is Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, a paradigm of temple building of Lanna. The temple itself is prominently sited on a hillock surrounded by wall. The entrance arches, called Pratu Khong, is adorned with fine plaster designs. The wall-less main Vihan houses a bronze Buddha statue called the Phra Chao Lan Thong. To the back is a golden Chedi in Lanna architectural style containing a Holy Relic. Also in the back is another Vihan with beautiful murals on wooden walls, said to be the oldest in the North. The temple also has a large collection of ancient wooden utensils.

Phra That

Comment# 1 at: 2010-07-08 15:14:40 Comment by: took


Buddha of Wat Phra That Lanpang Luang

Comment# 2 at: 2010-07-08 15:18:37 Comment by: took


Museum in Wat Phra That Lampang Luang

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