Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
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JRP-Bkk
Bangkok, Thailand1,744 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Worth a stop if you are driving up to Chiang Mai .The temple was founded in the 13th century. Its name translates to “the temple of Lampang’s Great Buddha Relic”. The architecture is a mix of Lanna and Thai Lü styles.
The Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is a fortified temple or wiang; it was built on top of an earth mound and is surrounded by high brick walls
The Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is a fortified temple or wiang; it was built on top of an earth mound and is surrounded by high brick walls
Written 6 February 2020
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Jeep
1,445 contributions
Dec 2021
The temple was crowded with both tourists and locals. There were many horse carriages serving tourists in front of the temple. The entrance of this grand temple is a huge Lanna style gorgeous arch door. Many things to see inside the temple including a holy pagoda of the Ox year (zodiac) that contains Buddha's relics. We walked 3 times in clockwise direction around the pagoda to pay respect. Our guide pointed us the position of 2 bullet marks on the brass cage that surround the base of the pagoda which freed the city from Burmese general (and killed him) about 200 years ago (ask your guide for more details). Then, he led us to a little house. Inside the house (only men are allowed to enter), there is an upside down image of the pagoda on a fabric screen. This is a real-life example of an optical phenomenon that demonstrates rectilinear propagation of light passing through a small hole (same as pinhole camera). He also took us to the temple's museum. Last but certainly not least, we worshipped "Phra Kaew Don Tao", Lampang's famous emerald Buddha carved from a greenish jade found in a watermelon (according to legend of Miss Suchada). Finally, I bought a model of the pagoda, since my zodiac is ox.
Written 30 June 2022
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Divisa65
Creteil, France843 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
There are many decorated carriages in front of the main entrance of the temple. It is not reached by a grand staircase lined with najas. The site is mainly frequented by Thai believers. It's in his juice but very interesting. Curiosities: Believers pull a rope on which is fixed a small fool filled with water to the top of the Chedi. With a second rope, they spill the water pouring on its wall and people pray aloud.
There are brightly coloured Buddhas in several places and as usual golden Buddhas. The visit was very interesting and pleasant. It is not too “touristy”.
There are brightly coloured Buddhas in several places and as usual golden Buddhas. The visit was very interesting and pleasant. It is not too “touristy”.
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Written 24 July 2024
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isaac w
22 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
It is monumental and so is worth the walk or the ride. It is big, unbelievable gold and framed by an equally unbelievable blue sky.
Read the guide books and stroll round yourself.
Pay in Kip and the ticket collector gives the poorest dollar to Kip exchange rate in the city!
Read the guide books and stroll round yourself.
Pay in Kip and the ticket collector gives the poorest dollar to Kip exchange rate in the city!
Written 1 February 2024
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S&O
Zurich, Switzerland29,103 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Very beautiful temple complex. The whole area looks like a farm and is very original. In the small museum there is the first copy of the Jade Buddha. The real one originally stood here and was then moved to Bangkok.
Written 10 November 2023
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JuergenS001
Bangkok, Thailand131 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
The temple has various sala and with great style and look.
The temple is certainly one of the best seen and a nice installation.
With food parking, food and small shopping at the entrance.
It is 20 minutes drive from Lampang.
The temple is certainly one of the best seen and a nice installation.
With food parking, food and small shopping at the entrance.
It is 20 minutes drive from Lampang.
Written 22 July 2020
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weerapat s
Bangkok, Thailand305 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
Stop by Wat Phra That Lampang Luang for paying respect Buddha. It was very peaceful. Don’t forget to see the reflection of pagoda at house behind the main building.
Written 29 April 2018
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DavidWGrant
Dallas, TX134 contributions
Oct 2019
Wat Phra That in Lamphang is truly a "must see", ranking in my top ten of Buddhist temples world-wide. While "ranking" temples is inherently absurd, I suppose, nonetheless, some grab your heart and mind - Wat Phra That is one of those! Plan a multi-hour visit, and just bask in the flow of curiosity, and calm, and color, and architecture, and grand setting that is Phra That!
It is a tribute to the sheer magnetic power of this Wat, that even on our first visit here at last year's Loy Khrathong festival, the choking crowds, sword fighting and joyful noise from the street could not supplant the overwhelming awe one feels in this amazing place. Viewed from across the broad street in front, the place takes on the look of a vast citadel, elevated on its own hill and surrounded by buildings joined to form massive walls. The stairs up to the narrow, wooden-gated main entrance are only the beginning.
There is something about the Lanna twist on Thai architecture that makes it more delicate, more vertical, and more sweeping, even on a large scale, and the entire site here is every bit Lanna. The seated-Buddha-within-Stupa inside the Wiharn has so much detail on the stupa that one could stare at it for an hour peacefully, and yet the details stand out, not as mere pattern or background, but as important elements, and the whole thing somehow does not distract from the Buddha inside. That alone is worth the climb. The site's layout is thematic, the flow is natural, everything is proportional, and nothing is out of place.
The painting is textural, meditative and just outstanding. Old wooden pieces such as candle sconces that might now be in disuse, are restored and placed about as decoration, so that any restorations done to the buildings are never out of place with the history of the place. There are quiet places here, even at Loy Khrathong, and certainly in October! There are beautifully painted columns you want to touch, carvings that make you stare, and whether the place is stuffed full of people or nearly empty (all hail October!) a reverence prevails that cannot be broken.
This is a breathtaking place not to be missed!
It is a tribute to the sheer magnetic power of this Wat, that even on our first visit here at last year's Loy Khrathong festival, the choking crowds, sword fighting and joyful noise from the street could not supplant the overwhelming awe one feels in this amazing place. Viewed from across the broad street in front, the place takes on the look of a vast citadel, elevated on its own hill and surrounded by buildings joined to form massive walls. The stairs up to the narrow, wooden-gated main entrance are only the beginning.
There is something about the Lanna twist on Thai architecture that makes it more delicate, more vertical, and more sweeping, even on a large scale, and the entire site here is every bit Lanna. The seated-Buddha-within-Stupa inside the Wiharn has so much detail on the stupa that one could stare at it for an hour peacefully, and yet the details stand out, not as mere pattern or background, but as important elements, and the whole thing somehow does not distract from the Buddha inside. That alone is worth the climb. The site's layout is thematic, the flow is natural, everything is proportional, and nothing is out of place.
The painting is textural, meditative and just outstanding. Old wooden pieces such as candle sconces that might now be in disuse, are restored and placed about as decoration, so that any restorations done to the buildings are never out of place with the history of the place. There are quiet places here, even at Loy Khrathong, and certainly in October! There are beautifully painted columns you want to touch, carvings that make you stare, and whether the place is stuffed full of people or nearly empty (all hail October!) a reverence prevails that cannot be broken.
This is a breathtaking place not to be missed!
Written 24 October 2019
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travel_loving
Bangkok24 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is a respectful place in Lampang province, northen of Thailand.
The place is located in highway route no.1 and not far from heart of city.
There are long time history and a legend that about 2500 years ago, the buddha visited this area and give his hair. So the place keeps a kind of "phra that", Buddha's hair, in a large chedi.
The top of the chedi was made from gold in shape of nine umbrellas that the smallest umbrella is first one on the top.
There are also other lanna style anceint buildings in the place.
If you like anceint art, you should not miss.
The place is located in highway route no.1 and not far from heart of city.
There are long time history and a legend that about 2500 years ago, the buddha visited this area and give his hair. So the place keeps a kind of "phra that", Buddha's hair, in a large chedi.
The top of the chedi was made from gold in shape of nine umbrellas that the smallest umbrella is first one on the top.
There are also other lanna style anceint buildings in the place.
If you like anceint art, you should not miss.
Written 20 December 2018
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PanSum
Bangkok, Thailand641 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
Seeing the upside down reflection Phra That Lampang Luang is miracles. Only men can step up the building at the back of the Phra That. Women can see this miracle in the Wihar. In this coming Makhabucha Day, the ceremonial blankets relics will be held.
Written 22 February 2018
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