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“The Lanna-style ubosot (ordination hall) (ordination hall) and chedi (pagoda) stand close together. ”

This temple has a reflection of its chedi like that of Wat Phrathat Chom Ping. The shadow of the chedi appears throughout a sunny day. Inside the ordination hall is a giant standing Buddha image called “Phra Sakayamuni Khiri Akkho,” having nearly 11-meter height_. This ancient image is most revered by the people of Chae Hom district. The ordination hall is open from 7am-5pm For those who are interested in local art, the temple has a bamboo candleholder, placed before the principal Buddha image, and a Lanna-style bamboo preaching pulpit can be seen at the back of the ordination hall.

Opening hours: 7am-6pm

Getting there: By Car: Wat Akkho Chai Khiri is located on a hill by Highway 1035 (Lampang-Chae Hom route) between Km 50 and 51 on the left. There are 2 access ways: by climbing the front stairs or by car from the back. From the city center, take Highway 1035 (Lampang-Chae Hom route) between Km 50and 51 on the left.