Wat Hua Wiang, Mae Hong Son

History

This is the town's principal wat.

What to see

The Burmese style viharn was restored in 1993, but retains a fine multi-tiered roof and also contains the large seated bronze Buddha image known as Phra Chao Phala Lakhaeng, which was cast in Mandalay in the 1930s.

Getting there

The temple is located on the south side of Phanit Wattana Road east of the intersection with Khunlum Praphat Road.

Sources: Lanna: Thailand's Northern Kingdom.

Updated: November 27, 2010.