Wat Phra That Khao Noi Temple complex highlights the golden statue of Buddha looking down from the hill to the valley and the mountains beyond. It is the hallmark of the Nas city.
Golden Buddha in Nan, Thailand
The 9-meter-high golden Buddha is executed in a classic walking pose with his left hand raised in a gesture of blessing. The statue was erected in honor of the 6th anniversary of the birthday of His Majesty the King on December 5, 1999.
The temple itself was originally built in 1487 and is considered an important Buddhist shrine, a relic of the Buddha is located in the main chedi.
Wat Phra That Khao Noi in Nan, Thailand
Ascent to the Golden Buddha, Nan, Thailand
The hill on which the temple is located is located a few kilometers southwest of the Nan bus station and away from the city center. The easiest way to get there is by taxi or by song-teo, which can take you there and back.