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Mountain Temples and Shrines

5/21/2020

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​Mountain Temples and Shrines can be magical places to find while traveling in Thailand for a number of reasons.  One, they usually add to the beauty of the mountain scene and Two, they provide scenic views that one would not normally have access.  A few mountain Temples and Shrines that I have visited are presented below. Follow the links to find out more information. 

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Wat Doi Suthep

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep or often called Wat Doi Suthep sits on top of Doi Suthep Mountain that overlooks Chiang Mai, 15 kilometers away. 
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​Wat Phu Thok

Wat Phu Thok ​is at the base of a large sandstone outcrop that juts steeply out of the Thailand Isaan Northern Plains.  But behind the temple rises these cliffs which have a walkway built into.  I have no idea how safe the walkway really is but for me it looked pretty scary. 

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​Wat Tham Sua and Wat Tham Khao Noi in Kanchanaburi 

​Wat Tham Sua and Wat Tham Khao Noi in Kanchanaburi is perched on top of a rocky hill overlooking the Mae Klong Hill, affording visitors an amazing view of the river valley.  

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Buddha Footprint on Khao Kitchikud

​The summit of Khao Kitchakud is visited by thousands of Thais and a few foreigners to pay respect to Buddha.  The area of the footprint is within a National park and is only open for this retreat 3 months out of the year.  

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​Wat Yansangwararam 

On the hill over looking the temple is the Phra Maha Mondop Phutthabat which contains a Sacred Buddha FootPrint.  The hill has a great view which extends all the way to the Thai Gulf.   ​

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​Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace - Chedi Daeng (Red Pagoda)

​Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace, including the Temple of the Red Pagoda in Petchaburi has the most majestic views and one worth visiting.  The palace is located on a high hill on the outskirts of the town of Petchaburi in Southern Thailand...

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​Wat Phra Thart Pha Kaew

Wat Phra Thart Pha Kaew is a Buddhist Temple high in the Mountains of Petchabun Province in Thailand.  Construction of the temple was completed in 2004 and Was certified as a Temple in 2010...

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​Wat Neramit Wipatsana

Wat Neramit Wipatsana is located high in the mountains in Loei Province in northern Thailand.  The laterite gateway is what caught my eye while driving though the Loei Mountains. 

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​Wat Pa Phu Kon

Wat Pa Phu Kon is nestled in the Mountains of Udon Province in the District of Na Yung and approximately 65 kilometers west of Nong Khai.  

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Wat Khanon - Home of Nang Yai - Thai Shadow Puppets

5/6/2020

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​Thai Culture is rich in art, music and dance and Nang Yai (which means Grand Shadow Play) combines the three in a sophisticated performance.  Nang Yai uses leather, cut into intricate patterns representing traditional characters.  These characters come to life when they are used to tell lovely stories on backlit stages supported by music performed on traditional Thai instruments.  

The Temple of Wat Khanon is home to the Nang Yai Museum, a thai primary school and a Nang Yai theater.  Students at the school are taught how to make the puppets and perform in the shows.  The museum preserves approximately 330 puppets that are over 100 years old as well as newly created puppets.  The theater offers a free showing of Nang Yai at 10 am every saturday.  Wat Khanon is a World Heritage Site due to the preservation of the Nang Yai art. 

Wat Khanon, built in the late 1700's,  is located in Ratchaburi Province along the Mae Klong River, approximately 100 kilometer drive due west of Bangkok. 

Nang Yai Theater

Nang Yai Museum

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