Practical information
- Location
- Rim Kok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai · 19.94953, 99.80635
- Dress code
- Dress politely: long sleeves, trousers or a knee-length skirt; no sleeveless, crop, tight or revealing tops. Take off your shoes before entering the chapel or other buildings. (source: thailand.go.th)
- Period
- Modern temple founded on the site of an abandoned temple
Opening hours and entrance fee: no reliable source found, so not listed. Ask on site or check the official website.
About Wat Huay Pla Kang
Wat Huay Pla Kang lies on a small hill in Rim Kok, just outside Chiang Rai, and is known for its huge white statue of Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion, visible from far away. Visitors can ride an elevator inside the statue to a viewing point at head height. Beside it stands a tall nine-tiered pagoda in Chinese style with carved wooden decoration and a ceramic interior. The temple was founded on the ruins of an abandoned temple. It completes the trio of modern Chiang Rai temples together with the White and Blue Temples.
Highlights
- Giant Guanyin A huge white statue with a viewing point.
- Nine-tiered pagoda A Chinese-style tower beside the statue.
- Hilltop views Views over the Chiang Rai countryside.
Tips for Wat Huay Pla Kang
- Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.
- Combine your visit with Wat Rong Suea Ten, about 5 km away as the crow flies.
- Expect a climb; go early in the day to avoid the heat and bring water.
More photos of Wat Huay Pla Kang
White temple buildings and pagoda, Wat Huay Pla Kang Photo: Chainwit. · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wat Huay Pla Kang on the map
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Frequently asked questions about Wat Huay Pla Kang
Where is Wat Huay Pla Kang?
Wat Huay Pla Kang is in Rim Kok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai province, in northern Thailand.
What is Wat Huay Pla Kang known for?
Wat Huay Pla Kang lies on a small hill in Rim Kok, just outside Chiang Rai, and is known for its huge white statue of Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion, visible from far away. Highlights include Giant Guanyin, Nine-tiered pagoda and Hilltop views.
How old is Wat Huay Pla Kang?
Modern temple founded on the site of an abandoned temple.