North Thailand Wat Phra Keao Don Tao Suchadaram

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This centuries-old temple used to be the place where the Emerald Buddha was once enshrined. The same statue is now installed in Bangkok.

Location

Phra Keao Road, Wieng Nua, Amphoe Muang, Lampang

Direction

By car: From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 and Highway No. 32 to Nakhon Sawan via Sing Buri, Chai Nat, then turn into Highway No. 1 again to go to Lampang via Kamphaeng Phet and Tak. From Lampang town, cross the Ratchada Phisek Bridge for 2 Kilometers to the temple.
By bus: Take a bus from Bangkok Bus Terminal daily
By train: Depart from Hua Lamphong Railway Station to Lampang

Highlights

Large Chedi containing the hair of the Lord Buddha
A Burmese-style Mondop
An ancient Wihan, housing a reclining Buddha
A museum exhibiting ancient relics of the Lanna era

Activities

Pay homage to the sacred sanctities inside the temple

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