Wat Pa Lan

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Operating day: Daily

Operating time: 08.00 - 17.00

 

Wat Pa Lan Attractions in Mae Hong Son Huai Pong, Muang Mae Hong Son, Mae Hong Son. Belonging to the Maha Nikaya Order, the temple is situated on a land area of 1 rai, 2 ngan, and 62 square wah (approximately 2,248 square meters), with the land deed No. 125 (Nor Sor 3).

 

The northern boundary is adjacent to private land, the southern boundary to a public road, the eastern boundary to Pa Lan School, and the western boundary to another public road. The temple's buildings include a sermon hall, a pavilion for merit-making activities, and a pavilion for meditation practice. Sacred objects within the temple include Buddha images and a pagoda.

 

Wat Pa Lan was established in 1901 (BE 2444) by Mr. Ko Kowong, the headman of Pa Lan village, who donated the land and oversaw the construction. The area was originally abundant with sugar palm trees (lan), which inspired the name "Wat Pa Lan." The current abbot of the temple is Phra Khru Anusorn Sasanakon (Nantiyo).