Wat Phra Bat Mae Thai

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck "Wat Phra Bat Mae Thai" is another interesting temple in Mae Tha District, Lampang Province. It has a long history and is important to Buddhism. There are also many interesting legends. History and significance: * The ancient temple has a legend: It was originally called "Wat Phra Phutthabat Mae Thai" or "Wat Mae Thai". It is believed that during the time of the Buddha, the Buddha had traveled and temporarily stayed here. There is a story that there was no water, so he used his finger to point at the rocks, causing water to gush out and leave a footprint of the Buddha (which can now be seen in the temple's chapel). The word "Tha Pha" in the northern language means "changing clothes", which is the origin of the temple's name in the past. * Built in 1931: Despite the old legend, information indicates that the temple was built in 1931 by Phra Khru Intha Takaraksa or Luang Pu Khao and has moved its location 3 times. It is currently located on an area of ​​13 rai, 2 ngan, and 21 square wa. * Luang Pho Kham Moon: He is another famous monk related to this temple. Things to see and do: * Buddha's footprint: It is considered a sacred object of the temple and is the origin of the name "Wat Phra Bat". * Holy well: Water flows from the rocks all the time and never dries up, which is part of the legend that Buddha pointed with his finger. * Wooden church in the middle of the water (Khua Taek): This is the distinctive feature of this temple. The church is made of wood in the Lanna style and is located in the middle of a small pond. There is a "Khua Taek" or a bridge woven from bamboo that is over 200 meters long for tourists to walk and enjoy the view.