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Wat Akkho Chai Khiri  -    
วัดอักโขชัยคีรี  
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 Description:   The Lanna-style ubosot (ordination hall) (ordination hall) and chedi (pagoda) stand close together. This temple has a reflection of its chedi like that of Wat Phrathat Chom Ping. The shadow of the chedi appears throughout a sunny day. Inside the ordination hall is a giant standing Buddha image called “Phra Sakayamuni Khiri Akkho,” having nearly 11-meter height. This ancient image is most revered by the people of Chae Hom district. The ordination hall is open from 7am-5pm For those who are interested in local art, the temple has a bamboo candleholder, placed before the principal Buddha image, and a Lanna-style bamboo preaching pulpit can be seen at the back of the ordination hall.

Opening hours: 7am-6pm

Getting there: By Car: Wat Akkho Chai Khiri is located on a hill by Highway 1035 (Lampang-Chae Hom route) between Km 50 and 51 on the left. There are 2 access ways: by climbing the front stairs or by car from the back. From the city center, take Highway 1035 (Lampang-Chae Hom route) between Km 50and 51 on the left.
 
 Province   Lampang  Direction:      
 District   Chae Hom    
 City   Wichet Nakhon  Comments:    Official Web:    
 Genre   Temple      Related links:      
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 Entry fee   Free     GPS :   18.70536 N 99.553505 E  
                     
                     
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