Wat Chom Sawan
วัดจอมสวรรค์
A Burmese-style temple built by Shan teak craftsmen in the early 20th century. Its tiered spire roofs and teak hall are highly distinctive, and it is listed as a national monument.
Wat Chom Sawan was built between 1894 and 1912 by the Shan (Tai Yai) community involved in teak logging in Phrae. The main hall is a teak structure raised on stilts, with a multi-tiered spire roof in the Burmese style. Inside, rows of gold-lacquered pillars surround Burmese-style Buddha images, and the temple also preserves treasures such as ivory scriptures. The compound contains a white Burmese-style chedi. The temple lies on Yantarakitkoson Road just outside the northeast corner of the old town and is registered as a historic monument with the Fine Arts Department. Admission is free, and visitors must remove their shoes before entering the hall.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Seri Thai Museum
- Wat Sa Bo Kaeo
- Khum Chao Luang
- Wat Luang
- Vongburi House
- Wat Phra Non
- Phrae Old City Wall & Moat
- Ban Prathap Chai