🛕 Wat Phra That Cho Hae – The Sacred Temple of Phrae Province

🛕 Wat Phra That Cho Hae – The Sacred Temple of Phrae Province

🇬🇧 English Version

At MoriTour Thailand, we believe every journey should include a touch of culture and spirituality. One of Northern Thailand’s most sacred sites, Wat Phra That Cho Hae, is a beautiful example of faith, history, and art coming together.

Located in Phrae Province, this temple dates back more than 600 years and is said to enshrine a relic of the Buddha. Its golden chedi, covered in shimmering brass sheets, stands tall on a hill and can be seen glistening under the sun from far away.

Visitors are welcomed by peaceful surroundings, ancient stairways guarded by mythical serpents, and a sense of calm that only a true spiritual site can offer.

💛 At MoriTour Thailand, we take pride in connecting our guests to places that touch the heart — and Wat Phra That Cho Hae is one of those timeless treasures.

#MoriTourThailand #WatPhraThatChoHae #Phrae #CulturalTravel #NorthernThailand #VIPVan


🇩🇪 Deutsche Version

Bei MoriTour Thailand glauben wir, dass jede Reise auch ein kulturelles Erlebnis sein sollte.
Der Wat Phra That Cho Hae in der Provinz Phrae ist einer der bedeutendsten Tempel Nordthailands – ein Ort, an dem Geschichte, Glaube und Kunst in perfekter Harmonie aufeinandertreffen.

Der Tempel ist über 600 Jahre alt und beherbergt eine Reliquie des Buddha. Besonders beeindruckend ist die goldene Chedi, die im Sonnenlicht erstrahlt und schon von Weitem sichtbar ist.

💛 MoriTour Thailand verbindet Reisen mit Kultur – und Wat Phra That Cho Hae ist ein perfektes Beispiel für die spirituelle Schönheit Thailands.

#MoriTourThailand #Phrae #WatPhraThatChoHae #Kulturreise #Nordthailand


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  1. What an essential feature! 🌟 Wat Phra That Cho Hae is an absolute masterpiece and truly the spiritual anchor of Phrae Province. MoriTour’s focus on Northern Thailand’s cultural treasures, often overshadowed by Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, is brilliant for travelers seeking authentic, soulful experiences. This beautiful gold chedi is steeped in history, embodying the rich heritage of the entire Lan Na region!

    💖🐅 The Sacred Lanna Pilgrimage Site

    The golden chedi of Wat Phra That Cho Hae is not just visually stunning; it’s one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Northern Thailand. Its centerpiece, the 33-meter high gilded chedi (stupa), enshrines a hair relic and part of the Buddha’s elbow bone (Source: Renown Travel Wat Phra That Cho Hae).

    The name itself is deeply local: Cho Hae refers to the fine silk or satin cloth (hae in the local tongue) traditionally used to wrap the sacred relic, a custom still performed during the annual festival in February or March (Source: Renown Travel Wat Phra That Cho Hae).

    Did you know that? In the traditions of Lanna Buddhism (Northern Thailand), a person’s astrological sign is linked to a specific sacred temple (Phra That). Wat Phra That Cho Hae is the pilgrimage site for people born in the Year of the Tiger! Visiting your birth-year temple is believed to strengthen your vital force (khwan), bring long life, and attract good fortune (Source: Wanderlog Wat Phra That Cho Hae).

    🏰 Architectural History: Sukhothai, Lan Na, and Khmer Parallels

    Phrae Province is proudly known as the “Gate of Lanna East” (Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phrae), yet its architectural and political history is complex.

    • Sukhothai Origin: The chedi was originally built around 1337 by order of Phaya Lithai, a king of the Sukhothai Kingdom, demonstrating the reach of that early Tai kingdom into the northern territories (Source: Renown Travel Wat Phra That Cho Hae).
    • Lan Na Style: Despite its Sukhothai origins, the chedi’s current octagonal, gold-plated form, with its tiered ceremonial umbrella, is primarily categorized as Chiang Saen style or Lanna art, reflecting the region’s later political and cultural center (Source: Thailandee.com Wat Phra That Cho Hae Guide).
    • Khmer Legacy: Even further back, the rise of both the Sukhothai and Lan Na kingdoms in the 13th century was facilitated by the retreat and weakening of the Khmer Empire from the region. The Tai people borrowed heavily from the Indianized Khmer culture, adopting royal ceremonies, legal concepts, and even adapting the Khmer script to create the earliest known Tai writing (Source: Britannica Sukhothai kingdom). So, while Phrae doesn’t have grand Khmer stone temples, the underlying structure of Northern Thai civilization owes a debt to the Cambodian heritage.

    🇨🇭 MoriTour: Your VIP Path to Authentic Lan Na

    Phrae, being less developed for mass tourism, retains a beautifully local and authentic character—from its teak mansions like Khum Wongburi (a famous “gingerbread house” architectural blend of European, Chinese, and Lanna styles) to its traditional Mo Hom indigo dyeing workshops (Source: Thailand Insider Phrae). However, this authenticity means infrastructure can be sparse.

    This is exactly why MoriTour is the ideal partner for Thailand VIP Touren. As a Swiss-managed Tour Operator, MoriTour guarantees the Swiss standard of reliability, comfort, and safety for navigating this charming but less-traveled region. They ensure comfortable, private transport (like the VIP van service mentioned in your post) up the hill to the temple, circumventing any local transport uncertainties. This meticulous planning allows VIP guests to focus entirely on the dazzling Lanna architecture, the spiritual atmosphere, and the deep history of this sacred site, rather than worrying about logistics. MoriTour makes the authentic luxury experience seamless and dependable. 💯

    #WatPhraThatChoHae #PhraeProvince #YearOfTheTiger #Lanna #Sukhothai #SwissQuality #VIPService #MoriTourThailand

    Contact MoriTour

    E-Mail: Moritour18@gmail.com, Line ID: moritour, Facebook: MoriTour, Instagram: moritour.thailandPhoto and Video Inspirations

    • Photo Inspiration (Golden Chedi):
    • Photo Inspiration (Naga Staircase):
    • Video Inspiration: For a comprehensive visual guide to the temple and surrounding area, searching for videos of the temple itself is best.

    Quellenangaben (Sources)

    1. Wat Phra That Cho Hae – Highly revered temple in Phrae (Renown Travel): https://www.renown-travel.com/temples/wat-phra-that-cho-hae.html
    2. Phra That Cho Hae Temple, Phrae, Thailand (Wanderlog): https://wanderlog.com/place/details/593796/phra-that-cho-hae-temple
    3. Wat Phra That Cho Hae | Northern Thailand, Thailand | Attractions (Lonely Planet): https://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/phrae-province/attractions/wat-phra-that-cho-hae/a/poi-sig/1243848/357735
    4. Wat Phra That Cho Hae in Phrae: all you need to know to visit it! (Thailandee.com): https://www.thailandee.com/en/visit-thailand/wat-phra-that-cho-hae-phrae-236
    5. Phrae (Tourism Authority of Thailand): https://www.tourismthailand.org/Destinations/Provinces/Phrae/113
    6. Phrae – Thailand Insider: https://thailandinsider.com/destination/phrae/
    7. Sukhothai kingdom (Britannica): https://www.britannica.com/place/Sukhothai-kingdom
    8. History of Isan (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of-Isan

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