Thailand: Ancient chedi remains, Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao, Lampang, Lampang Province

Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao (The Monastery of the Emerald Buddha on the Water Jar Knoll) is Lampang's most important temple having onced housed the Emerald Buddha (Phra Kaeo Morakot). The Emerald Buddha now resides in Bangkok's Wat Phra Kaeo (part of the Grand Palace complex), the most important temple in Thailand.

Lampang was originally founded during the 7th century Dvaravati period. Nothing remains from these early times, but the city is rich in temples, many of which have a distinctly Burmese flavour as Lampang had a substantial Burmese population in the 19th century, most of whom were involved in the logging industry.

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CPA Media Co. Ltd.

Photographer:

David Henley

Credit:

Pictures From Asia

Theme:

HISTORIC LAMPANG