Around 20 kilometers 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.
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Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
*note the distance is just a straight line not an accurate transition on the road