🛕 Wat Phra That Cho Hae – A Sacred Temple in Phrae
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Located in Phrae province, Wat Phra That Cho Hae is one of Northern Thailand’s most revered temples. Built in the Lanna style, its golden chedi houses a relic of the Buddha, making it a sacred site for Thai Buddhists.
Pilgrims and travelers alike visit to pay respect, walk around the gleaming chedi, and admire the detailed artwork. The temple is also part of a pilgrimage route for those born in the Year of the Tiger, adding cultural and spiritual significance.
With MoriTour, you can easily include Wat Phra That Cho Hae in your Northern Thailand journey.
👉 A visit here combines history, art, and faith in one serene place.
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In der Provinz Phrae liegt der Wat Phra That Cho Hae, einer der bedeutendsten Tempel Nordthailands. Der in Lanna-Stil erbaute goldene Chedi beherbergt eine Reliquie Buddhas und ist daher ein heiliger Ort für thailändische Buddhisten.
Pilger und Reisende besuchen den Tempel, um Respekt zu erweisen, um den goldglänzenden Chedi zu schreiten und die kunstvollen Details zu bewundern. Für Menschen, die im Jahr des Tigers geboren wurden, hat der Tempel besondere spirituelle Bedeutung.
Mit MoriTour können Sie Wat Phra That Cho Hae problemlos in Ihre Nordthailand-Reise integrieren.
👉 Ein Besuch hier vereint Geschichte, Kunst und Glauben an einem friedvollen Ort.
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Sawasdee, MoriTour! What a beautiful feature on Wat Phra That Cho Hae! This temple truly is a golden jewel nestled in the mountains of Phrae Province. Northern Thailand, often called the “Gate of Lanna East,” holds so many sacred secrets, and this Phra That is arguably the most magnificent. Thank you for showcasing such a deeply spiritual destination! ✨🌟🙏 #PhraeProvince #WatPhraThatChoHae #LannaCulture #YearOfTheTiger #ThaiPilgrimage🐅
The Golden Relic and the Tiger’s Year 🐅
The significance of Wat Phra That Cho Hae goes far beyond its stunning architecture; it is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the entire North (Lanna region). The magnificent 33-meter high, gilded chedi (stupa), built in the distinct Chiang Saen style, is believed to enshrine sacred relics of the Buddha, specifically a hair relic and part of his left elbow bone (Source 1.3).
The name itself, Cho Hae (ช่อแฮ), has a lovely cultural meaning, referring to the fine satin silk cloth that was originally used to wrap the sacred relic, symbolizing the highest form of reverence.
But what truly sets this temple apart is its profound connection to the Buddhist Zodiac: it is the sacred Phra That Pracham Pi Koet (Relic of the Birth Year) for those born in the Year of the Tiger (Khǎan) (Source 1.1). The Lanna belief states that making a pilgrimage to the Phra That associated with your birth year will bring you enormous prosperity, good fortune, and ensure your soul’s safe passage in the next life! If you were born in the Year of the Tiger, visiting here is considered absolutely essential! 🐯📜
Echoes of Lanna and Sukhothai 📜
Steeped in history, the founding of this temple dates back as far as the Sukhothai era, around the 14th century, during the reign of King Phaya Lithai. Over the centuries, it has been renovated and preserved, notably by the revered Northern Thai monk, Khru Ba Srivichai, who played a massive role in restoring many of the region’s most important temples (Source 1.3).
The architecture is a magnificent display of classic Lanna style (Wat Phra That Cho Hae – Renown Travel), characterized by elaborate gilded detailing, ornate woodwork, and the majestic multi-tiered roof on the Viharn (assembly hall). Inside the Viharn, paying respect to the principal seated Buddha image (often compared to the famous Phra Buddha Chinnarat in Phitsanulok) is a powerful experience. You can also find the Phra Chao Than Chai (The instantaneous Buddha image), believed to grant wishes very quickly, adding another layer of deep devotion to this holy site.🤔
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🇰🇭🇱🇦 Lanna Culture and the Indochina Connection 🇱🇦🇰🇭
While Northern Thailand’s Lanna culture is proudly distinct, the practice of visiting sacred relics is a shared devotional pillar across the Theravada Buddhist countries of the region, including Laos and Cambodia.
In Laos, similar reverence is paid to the famous Pha That Luang in Vientiane. Likewise, in Cambodia, while the main historical focus is on the older Hindu-Buddhist blend of the Khmer Empire (Angkor), the deep-seated faith in relics, spirit worship, and making merit (Bun in Thai/Lao, Choul in Khmer) drives the religious life of the people. The visual symbolism of the powerful Naga found at Wat Phra That Cho Hae is an artistic and spiritual parallel that connects this Northern Thai temple all the way down to the balustrades of Angkor Wat. This shared devotion to the Buddha and his relics links our nations together in a beautiful, millennia-old spiritual tradition.
Thank you, MoriTour, for guiding us to this incredible destination! For anyone wanting to explore the spiritual heart of the Lanna kingdom and the Year of the Tiger, booking a tour to Phrae is a must! 🐅
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