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Day 4 - North Trip

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Wat Phra That Hariphunchai

Wat Phra That Hariphunchai Woramahawihan is a Royal First-Class Temple with a history that dates back to the 17th Buddhist century during the reign of King Athittarat, a ruler of the Chamthewi Dynasty. The site was originally his royal palace, which he donated to be a temple for Buddhist worship after a relic of the Buddha miraculously appeared there.
Important Historical Sites within the Temple

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Wat Phra Yuen

Wat Phra Yuen, formerly called Wat Phruet Maha Sathan, is an ancient temple that served as the eastern guardian temple of Hariphunchai City. It is located on the east bank of the Kuang River in the historic Wiang Yong community.
Legend of the Standing Buddhas
Originally, there was only one standing Buddha image at the site. Later, around the 14th century, King Kue Na of Chiang Mai invited Phra Sum... read more

Chamadevi Temple

Chamadevi Temple, locally known as Ku Kut Temple, is one of the most historically significant royal monasteries in Thailand, located in Mueang Lamphun District. It was built around 755 AD by King Anantayot and King Mahantayot, the twin sons of Queen Chamadevi, to enshrine the ashes of their mother the legendary first monarch of the Hariphunchai Kingdom. The importance of this temple to Lamphun Pro... read more

Ku Chang Ku Ma

Ku Chang Ku Ma is an important historical and spiritual site from the Hariphunchai Kingdom, closely connected to Queen Chamadevi, the first ruler of Lamphun. It reflects the ancient belief in royal animal companions symbolizing power and protection.
The most distinctive structure is Ku Chang, a large cylindrical stupa with a rounded top. It is considered one of the rarest Hariphunchai architectura... read more

Wat Mahawan Wanaram

Wat Mahawan Wanaram is an important ancient temple located near the western moat of Lamphun. It was built around 1200 BE (7th century) during the reign of Queen Chamadevi, the first ruler of the Hariphunchai Kingdom, after she journeyed from the Lavo Kingdom to establish her rule. She brought skilled followers, over 500 monks, and sacred Buddha images with her.
Among these sacred images were Phra ... read more