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Wat Akkho Chai Khiri - |
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วัดอักโขชัยคีรี |
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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. |
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Lampang |
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Chae Hom |
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Wichet Nakhon |
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Free |
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18.70536 N |
99.553505 E |
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