Visit Wat Phrathat Chae Hang (Nan)

Wat Phra That Chae Haeng is located 4 km outside nan city. Temple of the 14th century, it is located on a small hill at the east of the city and is named Phra That Chae Haeng from its golden chedi containing a Buddha relic. It is the most sacred temple in the province.
Wat Phra That Chae The Haeng was founded in 1355. The temple complex structures show a mixture of several architectural styles, including Lanna and Thai Lü. The staircase leading to the temple is in Naga shape. The oldest structure is probably the 55 m high spiral chedi rebuilt in 1454 enclosed in a square which also houses a cloister wiharn the chedi. The temple also houses a white chedi and a small hall with a reclining Buddha.

No admission fee
open from 6 am to 6 pm

Wat Phrathat Chae Hang 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