Wat Chedi, Buddhist temple in Chalong, Thailand.
Wat Chedi is a Buddhist temple in Chalong featuring a white pagoda that rises roughly 82 meters (269 feet) into the sky, surrounded by landscaped gardens and smaller prayer halls. The compound spreads across open grounds with walkways, open-air pavilions, and benches where visitors can find shade.
The first structures appeared in the 14th century when a ruler commissioned the site as a resting place for his father's ashes. Later kings expanded the complex during the 15th century, adding more prayer halls and decorative elements.
The site takes its name from the central structure that houses relics or sacred objects according to Buddhist tradition. Visitors often see worshippers lighting incense and praying quietly at the various shrines around the courtyard.
The site opens year-round, and visitors should remove footwear before stepping into enclosed spaces. Clothing should cover shoulders and knees, as this follows the usual customs at religious sites.
A niche in the eastern section holds a black jade replica installed during a ceremony in 1995. The figure recalls one of the country's most famous statues and still draws many visitors today.
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