Phayao : Wat Si Khom Kham

Wat Si Khom Kham It houses the largest Buddha statue of Lanna Thai, Phra Chao Ton Luang, a sitting Buddha with a lap width of 14 meters and height of 16 meters. It is said that it took no less than 33 years to complete it.



We vistited Wat Si Khom Kham in Phayao Province on the way back from Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle. Installed here is Lanna's largest Buddha image, Phra Chao Ton Luang. It dates back to 1491 and is of Lanna-style. The temple is located on the Kwan Phayao Lake. It also features what is called "heaven and hell park" where sculptures illustrate what hell might look like.



Wat Si Khom Kham is a temple located on the bank of Kwan Phayao. It houses the largest Buddha statue of Lanna Thai, Phra Chao Ton Luang, a sitting Buddha with a lap width of 14 meters and height of 16 meters. It is said that it took no less than 33 years to complete it. Celebrations are held every May.


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