Visited Scorpion Temple Of Wat Phra That Doi Wao - Mae Sai - Thailand (Part 2/2).

In the past, the King Wao who ruled Yonok Nakorn built this place in order to store Buddha’s hair in BE364. Wao is a Lanna language which means a scorpion. Phra That has been deteriorated over time, yet it has been repaired many times also. During the major restoration, Buddha relics had been found and put in the pagoda. Also, it had then been placed in the cornerstone covering with the pagoda as can be seen nowadays. Around Phra That area, it is decorated with shady trees and pleasant pathway.

The Big scorpion statue (Wao) and another highlight is Paichayon Castle which has been constructed in Lanna style for the purpose of reminiscing the good and worshipping Indra.

 Photo taken with the Giant Scorpion statue of Wat Phra That Doi Wao.

 The photos of event conducted at Wat Phra That Doi Wao in the past.

 The Phra Pikanet statue. Here is ground floor of Paichayon Castle for the purpose of reminiscing the god and worshipping Indra.

 The sacred Lord Shiva and Parvati and photo taken with Phra Pikanet statue.

The second floor onward were venerated wax statues of Top monks included Somdet Phra Putthajarn Toh, LP Ngerm, LP Kasem, LP Waen, LP Sod, LP Thuad, Kruba Sriwichai and many many more.

The good panoramic view of Thai-Myanmar border at the top. Here could see towards Mae Sai and beyond on the opposite direction to the town of Tachilek and the Burmese hills with temples.

 Photo taken with the 2 city of Mae Sai (Thailand) and Tachilek (Myanmar).

Close view of the burmese architectural features and statues.
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Visited The Northern Part Of Thailand & Wat Phra That Doi Wao (Scorpion Temple) - Mae Sai - Thailand (Part 1/2).

The Northern part of Thailand, is located checkpoint border of Thailand (Mae Sai town) and Myanmar (Tachilek town). When in Mae Sai town, Wat Phra That Doi Wao is worth a visit. It is high on a hill and offers stunning views towards Mae Sai and beyond or on the opposite direction to the town of Tachilek and the Burmese hills with temples.

 Here the Northern part of Thailand.

If travelling by car you can drive through the market till to the top. Another way is there's a bit of a hike up the steps of stairway to get top of the impressive temple Wat Phra That Doi Wao. 

 The road way to temple Wat Phra That Doi Wao and upgrading Chedi site of the temple. This year, this site should be complete with beautiful Chedi with store Buddha’s hair relic.

 Peace and calm during my visited at Wat Phra That Doi Wao.

 The sacred shrine for Phra Rahu with offering.

 The 4 storey pagoda style building of Paichayon Castle - Wat Phra That Doi Wao.

 The beautiful White Phra Chiang Saen Buddha statue.

 The shrine and stunning White Marakot Phra Buddha statue.

Could see more Burmese architectural features at Wat Phra That Doi Wao for altar decoration and shrine design. In Part 2, we share more photo of Scorpion statue.

The statues of Phra Naresuan Maharat, Ekathotsarot and Phra Suphan Kanlaya facing Myanmar’s border similar to the statue of King Bayinnaung which also turns towards Thailand from Myanmar representing the good relationship between the two countries.

The Thailand Checkpoint building.

 The photo taken at Thailand - Myanmar gate. 

The downtown of Mae Sai and long terrace of shops.
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