Wat Khao Chedi

Wat Khao Chedi is a temple in Bang Son featuring a bell-shaped stupa rising from a square base and built on elevated terrain. The stupa forms the main structure around which the temple grounds are organized.

Built in the late 13th century when Sukhothai rose to regional power, the temple became an important place for religious gatherings. Its location and structure made it a central site for the community.

The temple reflects architectural influences from Sri Lanka, showing how Buddhist traditions spread and mixed across Southeast Asia. These borrowed styles remain visible in how the structure was built and how it looks today.

The temple is accessible by a paved road leading directly to the grounds with no entrance fee required. The elevated location offers good vantage points for exploring the surroundings.

The niches carved into the stupa once held Buddha statues as part of its original design, showing how art and structure were combined. This practice reflects how the builders integrated religious figures directly into the architecture.

Location: Bang Son

GPS coordinates: 10.71278,99.32306

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:26