Wat Ku Tao, Buddhist temple in Chang Phueak, Thailand
Wat Ku Tao features a distinct chedi constructed with five diminishing spheres stacked upon each other, resembling a collection of watermelons.
The temple, established in 1613, holds the remains of Nawrahta Minsaw, who served as the first Burmese administrator of the Lan Na kingdom.
The temple hosts the annual Poy Sang Long ceremony where young boys between 7 and 14 years receive ordination as Buddhist novices.
The temple opens daily from 6 AM to 6 PM, with free admission and requires visitors to wear clothes covering knees and shoulders.
The architectural design of the pagoda incorporates Yunnanese elements, reflecting the influence of Chinese merchants along Asian trade routes.
Location: Chang Phueak
Location: Chiang Mai
GPS coordinates: 18.80237,98.98874
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:21
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