Phra That Ku Khao Khiao

Open Days: Daily

Opening Hours: 08.00 – 17.00

 

Phra That Ku Khao Khiao at Phutthasathan Phra That Ku Khao Khiao in Ban Pa Kha, Moo 1, Pa Kha Luang Subdistrict, Ban Luang District, Nan Province, is a sacred Buddhist pagoda respected by the local community. It is known for its legend connected with Chiang Saen, Nan, Nang Bua Khiao, and Nang Bua Noi, making it an interesting spiritual and cultural site for travelers exploring Ban Luang District.

 

The pagoda is located in Ban Pa Kha Luang, a peaceful rural community in Ban Luang District. The surrounding landscape features hills, local villages, and quiet natural scenery, making it suitable for travelers who prefer calm sacred places rather than crowded tourist attractions. Phra That Ku Khao Khiao serves as both a religious landmark and a cultural memory site for the community.

 

According to local legend, during the Yonok Chiang Saen period, a ruler traveled through the Nan region with his two wives, Nang Bua Khiao and Nang Bua Noi. When the two women competed for status, the ruler asked each of them to build a pagoda. Nang Bua Khiao built her pagoda on a green mountain, while Nang Bua Noi was associated with another pagoda. This story gives Phra That Ku Khao Khiao a deeper meaning as a sacred place tied to local storytelling, faith, and the historical imagination of Nan.

 

The name “Ku Khao Khiao” reflects the relationship between the pagoda and the green mountain landscape. In the Lanna cultural context, the word “ku” often refers to an old sacred structure or pagoda. The site therefore carries value not only as a place of worship but also as part of the cultural landscape of Pa Kha Luang Subdistrict.

 

Every year, the people of Ban Luang District hold the traditional bathing ceremony for Phra That Ku Khao Khiao on the full moon day of the northern eighth lunar month, which corresponds with Visakha Bucha Day. This annual ritual keeps the pagoda closely connected with community life and Buddhist devotion.

 

For visitors, Phra That Ku Khao Khiao can be combined with nearby attractions in Ban Luang District, including Phra That Malet Khao, Huai Si Phan Reservoir, the Giant Pine Forest of Ban Luang, and other local nature and cultural sites. The route offers a balanced experience of worship, local legend, rural scenery, and slow travel in Nan Province.

 

Getting There is most convenient by private car, rental car, or local transport. From Nan town, travelers can drive toward Ban Luang District via Highway 1091, then continue to Pa Kha Luang Subdistrict and Ban Pa Kha, Moo 1. The route is suitable for scenic driving through rural landscapes and mountain communities.

 

 

A: It is located at Phutthasathan Phra That Ku Khao Khiao, Ban Pa Kha, Moo 1, Pa Kha Luang Subdistrict, Ban Luang District, Nan Province.

 

A: It is a sacred pagoda of Ban Luang District connected with local Nan legends, Buddhist faith, and the community of Pa Kha Luang.

 

A: The annual bathing ceremony is held on the full moon day of the northern eighth lunar month, corresponding with Visakha Bucha Day.

 

A: It is open daily from 08.00 to 17.00.

 

A: Visitors can travel via Highway 1091 toward Ban Luang District and continue to Ban Pa Kha in Pa Kha Luang Subdistrict by private car or rental car.

 

A: Nearby places include Phra That Malet Khao, Huai Si Phan Reservoir, the Giant Pine Forest of Ban Luang, and other attractions in Ban Luang District.