Wat Cheing Tha

Wat Cheng Tha, Lopburi Province 🙏This is an ancient and historically significant temple in Lopburi Province. Inside the temple, there is a chapel and a vihara built in the style of ancient Thai architecture. It is a chapel facing north, which is different from most temples in Thailand that usually face the chapel to the east. There is a pagoda located behind the chapel. It is not very large and is made of brick and mortar. It has a square base with twelve recessed corners, which was a popular style during the Ayutthaya period. 🌿Luang Pho Nak is a sacred Buddha image of the temple that is highly respected by the villagers. It is a sandstone Buddha image in the reclining Buddha posture, Bayon style, which is Khmer art during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. It is hundreds of years old. 🛶The Queen Chamadevi Boat is a monument located at the temple's pier. It was built to commemorate the legend of the journey of Queen Chamadevi, the daughter of the city of Lavo (Lopburi), who took a boat from this pier to rule Hariphunchai (Lamphun) over a thousand years ago. According to the legend that has been passed down 📍 Tambon Tha Hin, Mueang District, Lopburi Province #Travel to save the world