[2025 Koh Kha Attraction] Travel Guide for Wat Lai Hin Luang (Updated Jul)

Wat Lai Hin Luang, Lampang Province 🙏Or known as Wat Selarattanapabpharam, is an ancient temple that is hundreds of years old. It has authentic Lanna architecture, which is the work of craftsmen from Chiang Tung. The entire building is decorated with beautiful patterns, especially the pediment and the door arches, which are made of brick and mortar decorated with animal figures in authentic Lanna art. Inside the temple, there is also a pagoda containing the relics of the Lord Buddha. 🌿According to legend, the Prince of Chiang Tung gave a coconut shell to Phra Maha Kesara Panyo, the second abbot of Wat Lai Hin Luang. This coconut shell is considered a symbol of sacredness and the relationship between the temple and the community. Later, the coconut shell that Phra Maha Kesara Panyo kept was put together with the coconut shell of the Prince of Chiang Tung and it was found that they were a perfect match. This event impressed and inspired faith in the villagers and those who heard the story. 📍 Tambon Ko Kha, Amphoe Ko Kha, Lampang Province #Rainy Season Destinations

#VisitSecondaryCity 🙏Wat Lai Hin Luang or Wat Selarattanapappataram (Wat Lai Hin Kaew Chang Yuan) or Wat Luang is an important ancient temple of Lampang Province that is hundreds of years old. It is assumed that it was built before 2014. From ancient evidence, inscriptions and legends, it was mentioned that Wat Lai Hin in the past was a temple of religious importance. Interesting things in the temple include: 🏚 The temple is in the Lanna style, made by Chiang Tung craftsmen. It is decorated with beautiful patterns throughout the building, especially the pediment and the Khong gate. Inside, there is the principal Buddha image, the Buddha image in the Mara-Vijaya attitude, and a life-size statue of Khru Ba Maha Pa Chao Kesorn Panyo, sculpted by him. 🛕 Khong gate, a castle-shaped arch of the Lampang craftsmanship school, decorated with beautiful stucco patterns, including traditional patterns, lower lotus patterns and floral patterns. The distinctive feature of Khong gate, which is different from other temples, is the roof decoration with glazed clay animal figures. 🏚 The Dharma Hall is a building in the Sanghavasa area. Built in the style of the old monk's quarters of Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, which has an inscription on a wooden plate stating that it was built in 2027, it is considered a building built in the style of an ancient monk's quarters of Lanna. It is currently used to store ancient scriptures. 🏚 This Dharma Hall is decorated with Lanna art beams, which are shaped like large triangular wooden plates and carved into openwork patterns to form the shape of a naga, Hanuman, and vine patterns. 🏚 The Suwannakit Sattha Samakkhi Lanna Ancient Museum is a single-storey building that displays various art objects and antiques, including tools and utensils used in rituals, villagers' utensils, amulets, ancient scriptures, musical instruments, and architectural pieces. It is also a storage place for the Emerald Buddha Hall, Buddha amulet arches, and ancient weapons. 🙏The Fine Arts Department announced the registration as a national ancient site in 1980. 💥Wat Lai Hin Luang: Ban Lai Hin, Village No. 2, Lai Hin Subdistrict, Ko Kha District, Lampang Province 🌐Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7yLh8E3VU27ywWYq9 🕢Opening - closing hours: 07.30 - 17.00 #Lampang #VisitLampang #AttractionsInLampang

#thailandtrip 📍 Location: Ko Kha District, Lampang Province, Northern Thailand Nestled in a peaceful village, Wat Lai Hin Luang is one of the finest surviving examples of traditional Lanna wooden temple architecture. This sacred site dates back several centuries and is admired for its elegant open-fronted wooden viharn with a gently sloping, three-tiered teak roof. The entrance is adorned with finely detailed carvings and clay decorations typical of classic northern craftsmanship. Inside, the temple houses rare murals, ancient Buddha statues, and beautifully aged wooden beams. The tranquil atmosphere invites quiet reflection, while the historic layout reflects the harmony of spiritual and natural design seen throughout Northern Thailand. ✨ Tips: • Visit in the morning to enjoy the serene setting with soft lighting • Respect dress codes: cover shoulders and knees • Ideal to combine with a visit to nearby Wat Phra That Lampang Luang #WatLaiHinLuang #LampangTemples #LannaHeritage #AncientThailand #WoodenViharn #CulturalGems #TempleTrail #HiddenThailand#历史古迹 #historicallandmarks #localguides #familytrip