Wat Pa Phu Kon
วัดป่าภูก้อน
A white-marble temple in a mountain forest reserve, housing a roughly 20-metre reclining Buddha carved from Italian white marble, with a serene and finely decorated hall.
Wat Pa Phu Kon lies within the Phu Kon Forest Reserve. It was built with support from members of the royal family, including Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The main hall is a white Thai-style building that houses a 20-metre reclining Buddha carved from Carrara marble from Italy. Murals and carvings around it are finely executed, and there is a stupa enshrining relics. The temple is free to visit and open roughly 06:00 to 18:00. Visitors must wear clothing that covers the knees and elbows. It is about 90 km from Udon Thani city centre, best reached by car or chartered vehicle, and can be combined with Phu Phra Bat on the same day.
Opening hours
06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Phu Phrabat Historical Park
- Sala Kaew Ku
- Tham Erawan
- Ban Na Kha Weaving Village
- Wat Phothisomphon
- Nong Prachak Park
- Udon Thani City Museum
- Thung Si Mueang & City Pillar Shrine