Wat Pa Sak, Chiang Rai Province

Wat Pa Sak, Chiang Saen An important ancient site in Chiang Saen, it has a pagoda that is still beautiful in the original style of art. It was built during the reign of King Saen Phu to enshrine the relics of the right ankle bone, a relic of the Buddha, which was brought from Pataliputra by Phra Phutthakhosachan. The pagoda is in the shape of a Lanna castle with 5 spires, combining Sukhothai, Pagan, and Hariphunchai arts. Around the pagoda on all 4 sides, there are Buddha images alternating with niches of gods. There is a stucco Buddha image in the world-opening pose. This niche-shaped building has 2 layers of niches, decorated with beautiful stucco patterns. The main pagoda of Wat Pa Sak, Chiang Saen is the second oldest pagoda in Thailand. 📍 Wiang Subdistrict, Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai Province ⏰ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 💵 10 baht/person #WinterTravel #WatPaSak #ChiangRaiTravel #ChiangSaen