[2025 Chiang Saen Attraction] Travel Guide for Wat Pa Sak Historical Site, Ancient Temple Ruins, Chiang Saen Town (Updated Jul)

🛕 The temple is located outside the city walls of Chiang Saen on the west side. It was built in 1875, 4 years after the completion of the city walls of Chiang Saen, to enshrine the relics of the Buddha from the monks of the city of Pataliputra. 300 teak trees were planted around the temple and the monk who brought the relics was appointed as Phra Phutthakhosachan and enshrined in Wat Pa Sak. 🍀☘️ Important ancient sites of Wat Pa Sak include the main pagoda in the shape of a castle with 5 spires, combining Sukhothai, Bagan and Hariphunchai arts. Around the pagoda on all 4 sides, there is a stucco Buddha image in the world-opening posture. This type of pavilion has 2 layers of pavilions, decorated with stucco patterns of Garuda, Kinnari and floral patterns reflecting the influence of Chinese art, such as cloud patterns, glass patterns, lotus patterns with fillings, peony patterns and lotus petal patterns. 🪷 #100 ways to travel #travel and eat, eat and travel #visit ancient sites #Wat Pa Sak #visit Chiang Saen #visit Chiang Rai #Chiang Rai #Chiang Saen #review of abandoned temples #trip #tripmoments

Wat Pa Sak, only the beautiful outline remains, built during the reign of Phraya Saen Phu, the third ruler of Chiang Mai of the Mangrai Dynasty. This temple is called Pa Sak because the surrounding area is full of teak trees, so it is called Pa Sak. If you want to go here, there is an entrance fee of 10 baht per person. Personally, I think it is not expensive because it is very beautiful. Especially those who like ancient temples will be very impressed. #Chiang Rai #Beautiful temples all over Thailand #Buddhist

Chiang Saen Visit the old city in the past, which was the capital city. It flourished with Chiang Saen art. Chiang Saen District, a city of ancient civilization with great value, has ancient sites scattered around the city. There are many stories to study. The highlight is Wat Pa Sak, built during the reign of Phraya Saen Phu, the third ruler of Chiang Mai of the Mangrai Dynasty, the son of King Chai Songkhram when he established Chiang Saen and established it as the capital city. Then, the status of Chiang Mai was reduced to a minor city. The purpose of building Wat Pa Sak was to enshrine the relics of the right ankle bone of the Lord Buddha, which Phra Buddhakosajarn brought from the city of Pataliputra. Phraya Saen Phu ordered the planting of 300 teak trees around the temple area, which is the origin of the name Wat Pa Sak. Thais pay an entrance fee of 10 baht and foreigners 50 baht. There is also Wat Chedi Luang. It is an old temple built in 1834 and is now 728 years old. Legend has it that “Phra Chao Saen Phu” ordered the construction of this temple 3 years after the construction of the Chiang Saen city wall. It is considered an important temple of the city that the locals have great faith in. If you have time, find a restaurant to try the Mekong River fish tom yum. It is another great day that you can drive to visit 60 km from Mueang Chiang Rai District. 🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎 #VisitChiangRai #ChiangSaen #GoldenTriangle

🙏 Wat Pa Sak was established by King Saen Phu, the third ruler of Chiang Mai from the Mangrai Dynasty and the grandson of King Mangrai, around the year 1930 B.E. 🙏 The temple houses a relic of the Buddha, specifically the right ankle bone (Kopphaka relic), which was brought by Phra Phutthakhosacharn from the city of Pataliputra. 🌳 The king also ordered the planting of 300 teak trees around the temple, hence the name Wat Pa Sak. He appointed Phra Phutthakhosacharn as the Supreme Patriarch to reside at this temple. 🛕 The most significant ancient structure is the principal pagoda with a bell-shaped top, 8 meters wide and 12.5 meters high, adorned with intricate stucco designs crafted by master artisans. 🏚 Wat Pa Sak is an important ancient site in Chiang Saen, known for its beautiful stucco work from the early Lanna period. The notable features within the temple include: 🏚 The Viharn (main hall), which has a rectangular plan with a front porch, built with laterite and brick covered with plaster. It has 8 laterite columns covered with plaster. Inside the viharn, there is a raised platform at the rear for the principal Buddha image. Currently, only the base remains. 🛕 The Lanna-style pagoda with five spires remains in excellent condition, showcasing a blend of Sukhothai, Bagan, and Hariphunchai art, creating a unique architectural style of Wat Pa Sak's principal pagoda. 🛕 Surrounding the pagoda on all four sides are Buddha images alternating with angel niches, featuring stucco Buddha images in the 'Opening the World' posture. The niches are double-layered and decorated with beautiful stucco designs. 🏡 The temple grounds are serene and cool, perfect for strolling and admiring the beauty of the temple and its structures, which have been excavated and restored by the Fine Arts Department. 🛕 The pagoda, in particular, is a significant and well-preserved sacred site in Chiang Saen, withstanding the test of time. 💥 Wat Pa Sak: Wiang Subdistrict, Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai Province 🌐 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yJ4tgtFwXtBjz6aj9 🕗 Opening Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 🇻🇳 Admission Fee: 10 THB for Thais, 50 THB for foreigners

Wat Pa Sak, Chiang Saen, an important ancient site in Chiang Saen, has a pagoda that is still beautiful in the original style of art that has not been destroyed, but still has traces of the original stucco patterns. There is a "chedi or Phra That Wat Pa Sak", one of the most important religious sites in Chiang Saen and Thailand. It is considered one of the most beautiful pagodas. Currently, there is also the Thailand Biennale. This is the opening point with the concept "The Open World", which comes from the Buddha statue in the posture of opening the world, which is enshrined on the pagoda at Wat Pa Sak. Coordinates: Wat Pa Sak, Chiang Rai Province #Spiritual attractions #Chiang Rai attractions #trip #Southern team

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

Wat Pasak at Chiang Saen, Thailand is amazing temple with combination of eight influencing arts. #wintergetaway