[2025 Phrae Attraction] Travel Guide for Wat Phra Non (Updated Jun)

Luang Pho Phra Non, Wat Phra Non .. Wat Phra Non is an ancient temple in Phrae, not far from Khum Chao Luang and Wat Phong Sunan. .. This Wat Phra Non has Luang Pho Phra Non, which is no less than 1,320 years old, in the chapel next to the temple's ordination hall. .. The soles of the reclining Buddha's feet have beautiful auspicious patterns. .. Tourists can pay homage every day. .. And every year in the seventh month, there is an annual celebration. #VisitPhrae

Lekong Kao Cafe de Phrae Reese @ Phrae A coffee shop with a warm, homey feel. The shop is decorated with applied Lanna art paintings. In addition to refreshing cold drinks, there are also large, delicious croissants, macarons, and cakes to eat together. The shop also sells cute Hmong shirts and Hmong bags as souvenirs. For anyone visiting Phrae Province and wanting to go to a cafe that truly captures the feel of Phrae, I recommend trying Lekong Kao. I guarantee you'll be impressed. ❤️ #BeautifulCafeShare #FamilyTrip #ShopWithJoyWalkChill

Kad Kong Kao or Kad Kong Kao Walking Street is a walking street market located in the city of Phrae. It is a popular tourist attraction for both Thai and foreign tourists because it has a unique identity, especially the lively atmosphere in the evening. Highlights of Kad Kong Kao * Old city atmosphere: * Kad Kong Kao is located in the old city of Phrae, giving it a beautiful and classic atmosphere. * There are old houses that have been well preserved. * There are beautiful old temples such as Wat Phra Non and Wat Luang. * Variety of products: * There are many types of products to choose from, including food, clothing, souvenirs, and handicrafts. * There are local foods of Phrae to try, such as Khao Soi, Sai Ua, and Nam Prik Num. * There are handicrafts made from local woven fabrics of Phrae. * Cultural activities: * There are musical performances and cultural performances to watch. * There are various activities such as singing contests and dancing contests. * Kad Kong Kao is a walking street held on Saturday evenings, attracting many tourists and locals. More information * Opening-closing time: * Kad Kong Kao is open only on Saturday evenings from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. * Getting there: * Kad Kong Kao is located in the city of Phrae. You can travel by private car or motorcycle. * If you travel by private car, you can park at Wat Phra Non or nearby. * Other interesting places: * In addition to Kad Kong Kao, there are other interesting tourist attractions in the city of Phrae, such as Khum Chao Luang, Khum Wong Buri, and Wat Phra That Cho Hae. Recommendations * If you want to experience a lively atmosphere, you should go in the evening. * If you want to buy something, you should bargain. * Be careful with your personal belongings. * Kad Kong Kao is a great place to come for a walk, relax, and experience the culture of Phrae. #NewYearNewTrip

#VisitSecondaryCities 🙏Wat Phra Non is an ancient site located within the old city walls of Phrae. According to records about Wat Phra Non, it was built by Chao Chai Chan Songkhram and Queen U Thong Si Phimpa in 1417. Originally, this temple had a reclining Buddha statue. The real one was a six-cubit-long stone. Later, Chao Pu Thao Kham, the grandfather of Chao Phraya Chai Chan Songkhram, saw that it was unsafe, so he ordered a large reclining Buddha statue to be built over the original one. They helped decorate the new reclining Buddha statue beautifully. 🛕 Later, the Burmese army invaded Wiang Kosai. Chao Chai Chan Songkhram died on the battlefield. Queen U Thong Si Phimpa therefore began building Wat Phra Non and the pagoda until they were finished. She then inscribed on a gold plate in northern Thai script that this Wat Phra Non should be worshipped on the 15th day of the waxing moon in the seventh month of the southern and ninth month of the northern months, which is the day the temple was completed (therefore, Wat Phra Non will have a festival at that time every year). 🏰 Later, Wiang Kosai did not have a governor to govern it, so Wat Phra Non was abandoned as a deserted temple. It is not known how long it lasted. One day, a foreign merchant traveled to stay overnight in the area and found bricks everywhere. He went to tell the villagers. The villagers cleared the area and found mango trees covering the reclining Buddha like an umbrella. The villagers believed in it and helped restore it to be beautiful and strong. They named the temple “Wat Muang Kham”. 🙏During the restoration, they found a gold plate with an inscription of Queen Phimpa. They learned that Wat Muang Kham was originally Wat Phra Non. 🏰 Wat Phra Non was built in a combination of Chiang Saen, Sukhothai, and late Ayutthaya styles. 🏰 The ordination hall is in the Chiang Saen style. There are no windows, but the walls are made into skylights instead. The gable is beautifully carved in a pattern of coiled stems with scenes from the Ramayana. Inside, there are Luang Pho Mongkhon Thipmani, the principal Buddha image, and Luang Pho Phra Chao Tan Chai, Luang Pho Chet Kasat, and Phra Sariputta. 🏰 The viharn is built in the same style as the ordination hall, but the eaves are decorated with fretwork all around and the roof is decorated with wood carved into the shape of a naga on the gable. Inside, there is a reclining Buddha image. It is a 9-meter-long stucco Buddha statue, lacquered and gilded throughout. 🛕The pagoda is located behind the chapel. It is in the shape of an inverted bell, octagonal, with Buddha statues on 4 sides. It was built at the same time as the reclining Buddha, named Phra That Singha Utorn Nakhon. 💥Wat Phra Non: Phra Non Nuea Road, Nai Wiang Subdistrict, Mueang Phrae District, Phrae Province 🌐Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wkhA6qoWQhusC6Sw6 🕗Opening - closing hours: 08.00 - 17.00 hrs. #Phrae #VisitPhrae #OldTemplesofPhrae

Wat Phra Non is a temple that combines the art of three eras: Chiang Saen, Sukhothai, and late Ayutthaya. The ordination hall is built in the Chiang Saen style, with no windows, but instead has skylights on the walls. The gable is in the late Ayutthaya style, tied in a spiral pattern with Ramayana scenes. The viharn has the same construction style as the ordination hall, but the eaves are decorated with fretwork all around, and the roof is decorated with wood carvings in the shape of Nagas on the gable. The reclining Buddha in the lion posture is a 9-meter-long stucco Buddha image, lacquered and gilded throughout. The chedi is located behind the ordination hall. It is in the shape of an inverted bell with four Buddha images on each side, built at the same time as the reclining Buddha, called Phra That Singh Utorn Nakhon. #Phrae Province #Phrae Travel Version for Outsiders #Phrae City Travel