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Things To Do: Wat Phra That Lampang Luang - Main Chedi
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    • Here you see a full view of the main Chedi which - as the name Phra That suggests - contains relics of the Lord Buddha.

    The Chedi is particularly nice, as much of the Wat as a whole, due to its charming state of corrosion. It comes in all tones that copper can take when exposed to the elements. And wrapped in the huge orange sash it is bound to fulfill your every Thai quaintness standard to the fullest.

    See pictures below for the red clad statue in the front.

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    Address: 18 km SW of Lampang, near Hwy 1
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    Things To Do: Wat Phra That Lampang Luang - Main Chedi (detail)
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    • I liked the whitewashed but colorfully adorned guardian statues at the entrance of the Chedi which I didn't see elsewhere in Thailand.

    The "Phra That" in the name of the wat suggests that the Chedi contains relics of the Lord Buddha

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    Things To Do: Wat Phra That Lampang Luang - Prayers to Buddha
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    • Lampang - This buddha looks a bit like a snow man
  • This buddha looks a bit like a snow
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    • Another whitewashed statue typical for this wat. I am not 100% sure whether it is a Buddha...

    The offerings include pork heads, fruit and aother foods.

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    Things To Do: Wat Phra That Lampang Luang - Buddha (2)
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    • Another colorful snowman-style Buddha.

    Or maybe it is not a Buddha? If someone knows, please let me know...

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    Things To Do: Wat Phra That Lampang Luang - Wihan Nam Tam
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    • This group of Buddha statues can be found in Wihan Nam Tam, a beautiful wooden structure from the 16th century. The Buddhas are in a picturesque state of decay which looks good on film but may not last much longer.

    The Wihan is located on the right hand side of the site, behind the side entrance.

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    Things To Do: Wat Phra That Lampang Luang - Wihan Nam Tam (2)
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    • On this picture of the interior of Wihan Nam Tam you can see the exquisite gold ornaments on the columns and walls.

    The most beautiful wall paintings date back to the 16th century and depict scenes from every day life and so-called Jataka stories (from the life of Buddha). I did not take a picture of those since the light in that corner was so bad and I wasnt sure about using a flash.

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    Things To Do: Wat Phra That Lampang Luang from the rice fields
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    • Lampang - The water buffalos refused to pose for me
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    • Like in many places in Thailand, the views on a temple or monument over the tenderly green rice fields are very soothing to the eye. Driving around by car, I was often tempted to pull over and snap a pic. And then, 150 m further, another one from another ankle...

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    ukirsari Tue Mar 16, 2004 13:34 UTC
     Lovely pictures, I like most is the chedi nearby padi [rice] field :)    		AndreSTGT Fri Feb 20, 2004 16:01 UTC
     Looks lovely! I've never been to Lampang, well, maybe next time.
    awayhome Tue Feb 10, 2004 15:50 UTC
     Beautiful countryside!!! great page on my country, seem like you have a good time there, happy travel=))))    		deecat Sat Feb 7, 2004 00:37 UTC
     What an interesting location with colorful information. Outstanding photographs.
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