Wat That is located in Khon Kaen (City in Thailand), Thailand. It's address is Na Mueang Road , Nai Mueang , 40110 Mueang Khon Kaen , Khon Kaen, 40000, Thailand.
Na Mueang Road , Nai Mueang , 40110 Mueang Khon Kaen , Khon Kaen, 40000, Thailand
CR9P+P3 Khon Kaen, Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Where is Wat That?
Wat That is located at: Na Mueang Road , Nai Mueang , 40110 Mueang Khon Kaen , Khon Kaen, 40000, Thailand.
What are the coordinates of Wat That?
Coordinates: 16.4192844, 102.8351986
Wat That Reviews
2023-12-28 08:43:35 GMT
Wat That Khon Kaen
While Wat Nong Wang is Khon Kaen’s largest and most interesting temple, and the city’s only must-see attraction, Wat That (วัดธาตุ) at the other end of Bueng Kaen Nakhon lake is also worth visiting. Its soaring stupa and ubosot, which make a beautiful backdrop to views from across the lake, are frequently described by travel writers as classic Isan/Lao design, but both are actually Central Thai style.
Wat That was founded in 1789, at the same time as the city, and is sometimes called Wat That Mueang Gao (Mueang Gao = “Old City”) because of its location. Several stupas were built on the grounds, but over time the temple became neglected and they were all so decayed that nobody was certain which was the original one. It was decided to build a large new stupa over one of the ruined ones. Construction was completed in 1981, and in April of that year Thai Buddhism’s supreme patriarch was scheduled to come for the ceremony to install the Buddha relics, but he had to cancel because there was a coup in Bangkok.
Chedi Phra That Nakhon Derm (“Holy Stupa of the Old City”) has a height of 45 meters (for the Buddha living as an enlightened being for 45 years) plus a five-meter tall chat “umbrella” on the top. Unlike most stupas, the interior is open for people to visit. Besides some Buddha relics there’s a copy of the temple’s holy Lao-style Luang Paw Phra Lap Buddha image. Its history is unknown, but it may date from the 16th century. A small wihan on the other side of the temple is currently being built to hold the original. The monks we spoke with told us that the real Luang Paw Phra Lap’s current location is a secret, though one of the stupa’s caretakers told us it’s being held in a bank vault. Intentional or not, the mystery about this image seems to be a good bit of marketing to help raise donations for the temple.
A five-sided cloister (these are rarely found in Isan) surrounds the stupa and was included in the design after somebody connected with the temple visited Wat Arun in Bangkok and thought it would be a good idea to have one here. Besides the usual Buddha images, it also houses some fairly tacky fiberglass zodiac animals and a log shrine made from a tree that was cut down during construction of the stupa. The doors are open 8am-6pm.
The adjacent three-story tall ubosot, opened in 1969, was originally much shorter, but it was heightened in 1996. It’s kept locked, and it’s so plain inside that it’s not worth the effort to find a monk or novice to get the key. And the last time I went inside the floor was so filthy from bird droppings that the monk and I had to keep our shoes on. There are still signs for Maha Chulalongkorn Rajavidyalaya Buddhist University here, but it has moved to a larger campus outside the city.
2023-12-30 06:54:14 GMT
One of the best temple in Khon Kaen
2018-04-08 14:36:33 GMT
Beautiful temple with nicely built structure in Thai style and there are 9 floors so we need to walk up and can see Khon Kaen city view from the top. Free of charge for all visitors but you can also donate some money for maintaining however it depends on you how much you would like to donate. Not too big parking lot and there are souvenir shops on the ground floor and massage shop nearby and the price is cheap.
2022-11-25 14:14:18 GMT
Good to revisit this iconic temple in Khon Kaen - Nov 2022
2022-12-29 10:41:10 GMT
Such a beautiful and peaceful temple.
2020-11-04 04:33:15 GMT
Very beautiful place. Besides "chedi" (stupa) don't forget to walk around "bot" (main building with Buddha image) and "mondop".
2023-03-25 12:05:32 GMT
Nice beautiful ancient pagoda
2017-03-16 09:41:20 GMT
Wonderful temple. Very huge and impressive.
2022-04-14 10:31:04 GMT
A very beautiful temple.
Definitely worth a visit be it for prayer or photography. Just be properly attired.
Being here on the 2nd day of Songkran, there are lots of people and activities. Group dancing is one and I almost joined them...
2023-07-12 13:55:18 GMT
Peace 😌
2019-05-09 08:39:41 GMT
This temple is the biggest I have seen in my life. The monks were so kind, and gave me a drink.
2022-09-08 15:26:52 GMT
Beautiful temple. :-)
2020-08-09 08:46:57 GMT
Very beautiful and quiet place
2018-05-14 05:55:25 GMT
The temple very popular place to visit. You can donate for people or the temple faraway. There have thai massage for heal your health for go to ohter place.
2017-03-28 08:25:02 GMT
A must visit Temple when you visit Khon kaen. The temple is approximately 300 years old. When you climb to the top of the pagoda you could enjoy the spectacular view of Khon kaen.
2016-11-07 08:42:52 GMT
A Must go (temple) in khon kaen. It's worth to climb up to the 9th floor. You can have very good view + relics to see
2018-09-09 09:12:12 GMT
🙌🏻 so peaceful
2019-05-26 22:40:56 GMT
Most beautiful temple in Khonkaen with great views from the top,a 9 storey climb
2018-01-03 05:25:08 GMT
Very good place.
2017-10-14 09:23:17 GMT
Great!!
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About Khon Kaen
City in ThailandKhon Kaen is the capital of Khon Kaen province and the fourth largest city in Thailand. It is one of the four major cities of Isan, Thailand, also known as the "big four of Isan", the others being Udon Thani, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Ubon Ratchathani. source
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