Wat Phra That Chang Kham Worawihan, Nan Province

Wat Phra That Chang Kham Worawihan is located in Nai Wiang Subdistrict, Mueang Nan District, in the center of Nan Province. This temple was built during the reign of Chao Pu Kaeng in 1949. It is considered a royal temple that the rulers of the city used as a place to hold important Buddhist ceremonies and the water pouring ceremony to swear allegiance, according to the 74th stone inscription found inside the temple. Interesting places to see include: - Sri Lankan-style pagoda (bell-shaped) influenced by Sukhothai architecture Wat Phra That Chang Kham Worawihan is an ancient temple in Nan, over 600 years old. It enshrines the Chang Kham pagoda, which is the origin of the name Wat Phra That Chang Kham Worawihan. Wat Phra That Chang Kham Worawihan was built by Phraya Phu Keng, the ruler of Nan. Inside the temple is the Chang Kham pagoda, which is a Sri Lankan-style pagoda with half-body elephant statues, 6 on each side, resembling a base, which is the origin of the name Chang Kham pagoda. Inside the temple, there is the Phra Phuttha Nantaburi Sri Sakyamani, a Sakhothai Buddha statue in the walking posture. #NanNakhon #VisitNan #BeautifulTemplesInNan #BeautifulTemplesAcrossThailand #BeautifulTempleCoordinates #NanReview #NanProvince