Wat Pongsanuk
วัดปงสนุก
An ancient temple that received a UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award. Its wooden Buddha hall, built in a cross-shaped plan on a hill, is unlike any other.
This ancient temple on the north bank of the old town is said to date back to the Haripunchai period. The wooden Buddha hall on a small hill inside the temple has a rare cross-shaped plan, open on all four sides, blending Lanna, Burmese, and Chinese elements. Four Buddha images face the four directions in the center, surrounded by centuries-old banners. A community-led restoration completed in 2008 received a UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for cultural heritage conservation. The temple also has a small folk artifact exhibition. Admission is free, and it is about a 10-minute walk from Kad Kong Ta.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Kad Kong Ta Street
- Ratsadaphisek Bridge
- Lampang Horse Carriage Ride
- Wat Si Chum (Lampang)
- Baan Sao Nak
- Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao
- Wat Si Rong Mueang
- Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum