Wat Pa Saeng Arun

Wat Pa Saeng Arun is a Buddhist temple in Phra Lap featuring a 60-meter-high Ubosot with a golden peak rising above the landscape. The building combines architectural elements from northern Isan and central regions within its 15-meter-wide structure, accessed by four separate stairways decorated with Naga serpent and lion statues at each entrance.

The main Ubosot was constructed over nine years with significant investment devoted to its detailed architectural elements. This extended construction period reflects the care taken to create this important spiritual location.

The temple walls display traditional Mudmi pattern murals and window carvings showing stories from the Maha Wetsandon Chadok, which teach Buddhist principles. Visitors can see these crafted details as they walk through the temple and observe how these images guide spiritual understanding.

The temple is accessible through four separate stairway entrances, each protected by Naga serpent and lion statues. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes to navigate the different levels easily.

Two Gajasiha statues combining elephant and lion features stand at the eastern base of the temple, crafted from sandstone. These hybrid figures were deliberately made from durable material to withstand the humid climate conditions of the northeast.

Location: Phra Lap

GPS coordinates: 16.42528,102.88583

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:04