Wat Phra Nang Din
วัดพระนั่งดิน
An old temple in Chiang Khong district whose main Buddha sits directly on the ground without a pedestal. Legend holds that the Buddha did not wish to be raised up, and it is highly revered locally.
The name Wat Phra Nang Din means 'Temple of the Buddha Seated on the Ground'. The main Buddha image sits directly on the floor with no lotus pedestal, which is rare for Buddha images. Legend says that when devotees tried many times to lift the image onto a base, they were unable to do so, so it has remained as it is, making this a rare form in Thailand. The temple lies on the southern outskirts of Chiang Khong town, and its buildings are in Northern Thai style. It pairs well with Wat Nantaram and Wat Phra That Sop Waen. Admission is free.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Wat Nantaram, Chiang Kham
- Wat Phra That Sop Waen
- Phu Langka Forest Park
- Phu Sang Waterfall
- Mae Puem National Park
- Wat Li
- Wat Phra That Chom Thong & Phayao Skywalk
- Wat Si Umong Kham