Main > North > Phayao > Muang Phayao > Wiang > Wat Lee


Phayao

Wat Lee

Wat Lee

Rating: 4.6/5 (5 votes)

Opening days: Daily
Opening hours: 09.00 - 15.00
 
Wat Lee It is the site of the Wiang Phayao Museum (Wat Lee) located behind the Municipal School 3, a temple built since 1538. Located in the area Wiang Phayao or Wiang Rup Tao Width 1000 meters.
 
1,500 meters long, surrounded by a moat. There are traces of ancient ruins - many abandoned temple sites within the Wiang area. Currently, only this Lee temple remains. Wiang Phayao, this scholar speculates that it should be.
 
The early city of Phayao was from the era of Khun Chom Thamma to build Phayao City. from the archaeological excavations in this Wiang There is no evidence that is as old as Khun Chom Tham's era or the nearby era. Only found.
 
Evidence of the 20th - 21st Buddhist century only, which is the era when this Wiang Phayao was in the most prosperous period. especially since the reign of Phraya Yuthitthira Became a forty thousand ruler of Phayao City in 2017 onwards
 
Don't miss to visit and visit the Wiang Phayao Museum of Wat Lee when you arrive in Phayao. Because it is a collection of art, antiques, local wisdom to learn a lot. Sandstone Buddha statues in various postures.
 
The art of Phayao artisans that has been influenced by Sukhothai art. And you will find sandstone Buddha images at Wat Tilok Aram. (The real one as well) is a Buddha image in the attitude of subduing Mara sitting cross-legged. Lap size: width 82 cm. height 99 cm.
 
Excavated at Wat Tilok Aram Central Kwan Phayao Age in the 20th Buddhist century, there are also many bronze Buddha images and stone inscriptions. That tells a story back in the past to get to know the history of Phayao very well. Therefore, you should not miss visiting this Lee temple when you arrive in Phayao. 

Website : http://www.watleephayao.com

Tel : 054431835

Mobile : 0896367194

Places of Worship Category: Places of Worship

Temple Group: Temple

Last Update : 3 YearAgo

Wat Lee Map

Recommend

Art, Culture and Heritage Art, Culture and Heritage

Historical Sites and Monuments Historical Sites and Monuments(4)

Landmarks and Memorials Landmarks and Memorials(4)

Museums Museums(2)

University University

Places of Worship Places of Worship

Temple Temple(39)

Other religious and spiritural sites Other religious and spiritural sites(5)

Research and Development Research and Development

Royal Project Royal Project(1)

Suburban Living Suburban Living

Village, Community Village, Community(2)

Local Market Local Market(4)

Nature and Wildlife Nature and Wildlife

National Parks and Marine Reserves National Parks and Marine Reserves(6)

Mountain (Doi) Mountain (Doi)(2)

Dam, Reservoir, Lake Dam, Reservoir, Lake(11)

Waterfalls Waterfalls(8)

Caves Caves(5)

River, Canal River, Canal(3)

Other natural attractions Other natural attractions(5)