Wat Phra That Cho Hae
วัดพระธาตุช่อแฮ
The most sacred royal temple in Phrae, with a golden stupa on a small hilltop, its surface clad in gilded copper sheets. Said to enshrine a relic of the Buddha, it is the pilgrimage stupa for those born in the Year of the Tiger.
The temple sits on a hill about 9 km southeast of Phrae city. The main stupa stands about 33 m tall and is covered in gilded copper plates. Said to date from the Sukhothai period, it enshrines a relic of the Buddha's left arm. The name “Chohae” comes from the “hae,” a silk banner offered by devotees. In Lanna tradition, this is the stupa that those born in the Year of the Tiger should worship. Climb the stairs flanked by naga balustrades. Inside the hall is the revered image of Phra Chao Than Jai, said to be highly efficacious. Each year in the fourth month of the Thai calendar, a grand stupa festival is held. Admission is free. Visitors should wear long trousers or long skirts, and circle the stupa clockwise.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Wat Phra That Doi Leng
- Seri Thai Museum
- Wat Chom Sawan
- Wat Sa Bo Kaeo
- Khum Chao Luang
- Vongburi House
- Wat Luang
- Ban Prathap Chai