2025 Pa Daet Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Location: Wat Sri Chum Pracha Pa Daet Subdistrict, Pa Daet District, Chiang Rai Province This is the big temple of this district! If any of my friends and brothers have the chance to drive through Chiang Rai-Lampang-Uttaradit I am sure that you will definitely pass by this place. Because it is a regular route 1126 that buses from the North to the Northeast will use all the time. This public temple was established since 2274. This place is outstanding because There is a large statue of Phra Khru Ba Sriwichai. Every February of every year, there is a tradition to pay respect to Phra Khru Ba Sriwichai as the main tradition of every year. Phra Khru Ba Sriwichai, the saint of Lanna, He walked on a pilgrimage through Pa Daet District and stayed at Wat Sri Chum Pracha, Pa Daet Subdistrict and later renovated this temple and this tradition was established to show the love and unity of Buddhists in Pa Daet District. Therefore, it is considered a good cultural tradition that promotes the people. Together we can preserve and cherish the good traditions and culture to continue on. It is very beautiful and valuable. 🙏🏻 #Chiang Rai

Tham Pha Charuy or Tham Phra Aphiramya is located in Tambon Pa Ngae, Amphoe Pa Daet, Chiang Rai Province. It is located in the north of Amphoe Pa Daet, not far from the district. The length of the mountaintop where this cave is located is approximately 1.8 kilometers. The cave itself is located at the southernmost point of this mountain. Tham Pha Charuy is a sacred and beautiful cave. There is also a Buddha statue in the meditation posture enshrined in the cave. History of this temple... Once, an important person of the world, such as Luang Pu Man Phurithatto, the great teacher of the Thammayut sect or the forest meditation sect, came to practice meditation at Tham Pha Charuy. The villagers built a hut for him to stay in. After that, his disciples also visited Tham Pha Charuy to practice meditation until it became a place for monks to stay. Anyone passing by, please stop by to visit this place and feed the fish. #Chiang Rai

Wat Tham Pha Charui, also known as Wat Tham Phra Apirom, is a temple of the Dhammayut sect. It is historically significant as Luang Pu Mun Phurithatto once came here for meditation during his pilgrimage. Local villagers built a kuti (monk's residence) for him to stay, and later his disciples also visited the cave for meditation, leading to the establishment of a monk's residence. Subsequently, Luang Pu Phaedet Paphassaro, a former abbot, resided here and developed the site into the present-day Wat Tham Pha Charui. ⛰ The temple is surrounded by a mountain with scattered small caves. The southernmost cave is at ground level, with an open area in front. The cave entrance is approximately 7 meters wide and extends 25-30 meters deep. It has no upper air pockets or stalactites and stalagmites. The cave floor is cemented, and inside, there is a principal Buddha statue made of brick and plaster, along with several other Buddha images. Other notable and interesting features within the temple include: 🏠 A Lanna-style ordination hall housing the principal Buddha statue in the Mara Vichaya posture, modeled after Phra Buddha Chinnarat. 🏘 A pavilion enshrining Buddha relics, Buddha images, revered monks, and the shrine of Chao Pho Pha Charui. 🛕 A round-shaped stupa on a square base surrounded by Naga serpents, with lion statues guarding the corners. 🛖 The old kuti of Luang Pu Mun Phurithatto, where he meditated in 1925. 🏞 A pond in front of the temple where visitors can feed the abundant fish. 🎎 Sculptures depicting the Buddhist belief in hell realms, illustrating the punishment of sinners by King Yama. ♨️ Wat Tham Pha Charui is located at Moo 16, Pa Ngao Subdistrict, Pa Daet District, Chiang Rai Province. 🎯 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/novJdL7t9pTYkhB2A 🕕 Opening hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

If any devout individuals visit Chiang Rai, don't forget to pay respects to Luang Por Somchat Apichato at Wat Pa Wang Sila in Pa Daet District, Chiang Rai Province. It is a beautiful forest temple (Dhammayut) and Luang Por is highly revered and respected.