Practical information
- Location
- Sakon Nakhon, Sakon Nakhon · 17.16467, 104.15319
- 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
- Khmer-era origins; current chedi encases an older Khmer prang
Opening hours and entrance fee: no reliable source found, so not listed. Ask on site or check the official website.
About Wat Phra That Choeng Chum (Sakon Nakhon)
Wat Phra That Choeng Chum is the most important temple of Sakon Nakhon and stands near Nong Han lake. Its white, square Lao-style chedi, 24 metres tall, appears on the reverse of the ten-satang coin. Inside, it is said to enclose an older Khmer sanctuary from the time when Sakon Nakhon was an important town of the Khmer Empire. Its base is decorated with fine stucco work. The temple grounds also include an old wihan with a revered Buddha image. It is busiest during the Wax Castle Festival at the end of Buddhist Lent.
Highlights
- Square chedi A 24-metre Lao-style tower.
- Khmer core An older sanctuary inside.
- On a coin Featured on the ten-satang coin.
Tips for Wat Phra That Choeng Chum (Sakon Nakhon)
- Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.
More photos of Wat Phra That Choeng Chum (Sakon Nakhon)
Ordination hall with stupa behind, Wat Phra That Choeng Chum (Sakon Nakhon) Photo: Chaiyathat · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wat Phra That Choeng Chum (Sakon Nakhon) on the map
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Frequently asked questions about Wat Phra That Choeng Chum (Sakon Nakhon)
Where is Wat Phra That Choeng Chum (Sakon Nakhon)?
Wat Phra That Choeng Chum (Sakon Nakhon) is in Sakon Nakhon, Sakon Nakhon province, in northeastern Thailand (Isan).
What is Wat Phra That Choeng Chum (Sakon Nakhon) known for?
Wat Phra That Choeng Chum is the most important temple of Sakon Nakhon and stands near Nong Han lake. Highlights include Square chedi, Khmer core and On a coin.
How old is Wat Phra That Choeng Chum (Sakon Nakhon)?
Khmer-era origins; current chedi encases an older Khmer prang.