Wat Phra That Bang Phuan, Buddhist temple in Nong Khai Province, Thailand.
Wat Phra That Bang Phuan is a Buddhist temple in Nong Khai Province featuring multiple levels of traditional Thai architecture arranged around a central stupa. Smaller religious structures and landscaped gardens surround this main shrine, creating an organized sacred space.
The temple was built during the Ayutthaya period and holds the status of a registered historic site. Its structures display layers spanning several centuries of Thai history, with each era leaving traces in the buildings and grounds.
The temple serves as a place of daily devotion where local people gather to meditate and participate in chanting. Religious practices shape the rhythm of activity here, making it a center of community spiritual life.
The temple is open daily from sunrise to sunset with designated areas for prayer and meditation. Visitors should be aware of respectful dress codes and quiet behavior, especially during religious ceremonies.
The central stupa houses sacred Buddha relics that draw Buddhist practitioners from across the region as pilgrims. These relics attract visitors regularly who come seeking a deeper spiritual connection to their faith.
Location: Phra That Bang Phuan
GPS coordinates: 17.74500,102.68111
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:46
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