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“There is a quiet atmosphere. The outstanding thing is that there is a beautiful Mekong archway. Inside the temple is a large wooden pagoda enshrined. Beautiful place”

Wat Ratchakhru is located in Tambon Wiang. Mueang Phayao District, Phayao Province.Wat Ratchakhru was built in 1900. Originally, the villagers called it Wat Mai.There is a peaceful atmosphere. The outstanding feature is the beautiful Mekong archway. Inside the temple is a large wooden pagoda enshrined. Beautiful place to visit.

The arch Gate Mekong is the entrance arch to the temple. It is called in the northern language that the Mekong archway. Decorated with stucco statues of angels, fairies, serpents and flowers. The top of the arch is a four-faced Brahma figure with colorful patterns. Eye-catching.

Chedi is an octagonal pagoda. Recessed corners with arches leading to all four directions On Ruean That, there are chedis on all four sides. The pagoda's bell is plastered with gold. At the rice gate of the glass wall, there are twin lion statues on all four sides.

How to get there : From Pratuchai Intersection Take Pratuchai Road, go straight to Don Sanam Road, then turn left onto Phaholyothin Road (Old Line) for about 150 meters, then turn left again. Not far past the City Pillar Shrine, The temple is found on the right hand side.