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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

Another ancient site related to the old history of the town is Wat Phra Yuen. The Ku Chang-Ku Ma Chedi at the temple is surrounded on four directions by standing statues. The Chedi itself is cylinder-shaped and commemorates Queen Chamthewi's war elephant and her son's steed.... read more

Wat Chamthewi

Wat Tha Devi or the villagers called Wat Ku Kut located on the road Cham Chat District in the city built around 1298 is a craftsman. The pagoda is a Buddhist temple in India. Each side has a standing Buddha statue blessing layers. Inside the Pagoda containing the bones of Phra Chedi Devi, the king of the city of Haripunchai. Legend says that the infinite rank and rank. The queen of the goddess Cha... read more

Ku Chang Ku Ma

Ku Chang is a historic monument. Located in the area of Wat Kai Kaeo, about 2 kilometers from the city, Ku Chang is a pillar-shaped stupa that is believed to be the grave of the elephant warrior of Phra Nang Cham, the name "Phuk Ngao Green" which means dark elephant skin. Power and power in war. The pagoda is a bell-shaped pagoda believed to be the grave of King Phra Devi Devi.... read more

Wat Mahawan

The buildings of this temple are a mix of Lan Na and Burmese style. Wat Mahawan is to the east of the city center, outside the city walls but still within walk-able distances. It was founded in the year 657 by Queen Chamathewi, who brought a Buddha image from Lawo (Lopburi) to be enshinred here.... read more