Visit Wat Phra That Doi Phra Chan (Lampang)
Presentation Wat Phra That Doi Phra Chan
It is the area of the summit which is the most interesting and photogenic with its breathtaking view, its small portico and its pavilion. A giant Buddha is built there. Below, the most interesting element is on the right and is reminiscent of its architecture the Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, which is only twenty kilometers away, in a certainly more modern and more golden style. Feel free to visit both temples. Wat Phra That Doi Phra Chan contains famous white relics. Its mountain pavillion was once made of wood but has been demolished due to damage over time.
To access the perched part of Wat Phra That Doi Phra Chan, you have the easiest solution, by road, either with your vehicle or by going up with the songthaew service offered only on weekends and holidays, and harder way by taking the stairs that start behind the small artificial waterfall and its Buddha. If you can, go by walking, it takes only ten minutes, the path is shaded and you will approach the temples by its most majestic side. The temple is also known for its large big Buddha, now completed, copy of a famous statue in Japan. It is located at the top near the parking lot.
Practical information about Wat Phra That Doi Phra Chan
No admission feeOpen from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On weekends and thai public holidays, a songthaew service is offered to go up to the hilltop part of the temple (20 THB per person). It seems to be free but as I said the climb up the stairs is not that tough.
To go visit Wat Phra That Doi Phra Chan, you can also book one of the tours above.
How to get to Wat Phra That Doi Phra Chan ?
As far as I know, there is no local public transport to get there, so you need to have your own transportation. It is an easy step to add to a road trip between Phitsanulok and Lampang with a 16 km exit from highway number 1, a little before Lampang.Some tours going Wat Phra That Doi Phra Chan
See the sunrise at hill temple Wat Doi Prachan
We will take off a bit early (05:00AM-05:30AM) in the morning and to get to Doi Prachan Temple and catch the stunning scene of sunrise, fresh air, are exquisite view of Mae Tha valley. Get surprised by themix of culture represeted by the Temple buiding and the Giantic Buddha statue built in Japanese stye. Then head to have breakfast at the Mon-Doi Cafe.
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Rules to respect when visiting a temple
Wat Phra That Doi Phra Chan is a temple and when you visit a temple in Thailand there are some rules to know and follow :
- Dress properly (knees and shoulders should be covered)
- Take off your shoes when entering the buildings
- Be quiet
- Don't hug or kiss
- Don't point your feet to Buddha's image
- Don't smoke
