This small temple, perched on a hill, lies about ten kilometers before the impressive Wat Chalerm Prakiat on the road from Lampang. It makes an interesting stop for those interested in lesser-known temples with unique features. The temple is reached via a long Naga staircase that begins at the roadside and, after 220 steps, leads to its Lanna-style ubosot and golden chedi. In another hall stands a large standing Buddha, the "Phra Sakayamuni Khiri Akkho," a nearly eleven-meter-high statue. The temple also has a small room known as the "Reflection Hall." As soon as the door closes, the image of the chedi is projected upside down onto a cloth. This unique feature is sometimes overlooked by visitors. The same phenomenon can be observed in other temples in Lampang province, such as Wat Phra That Luang. However, in Wat Phra That Luang, the corresponding room is off-limits to women, while here it is not.

Free admission. Open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

There is no public transport to get to the temple, but it is located on the road to Wat Charlerm Prakiat.

Wat Akkho Chai Khiri is a temple, and when visiting a temple in Thailand there are some rules to follow: appropriate clothing (knees and shoulders should be covered), take off your shoes when entering the building, be quiet, do not hug or kiss, do not point your feet at the Buddha statue, do not smoke.

How to get there

How do you get to Wat Akkho Chai Khiri? There is no public transport that goes directly to the temple, but it is located on the road to Wat Charlerm Prakiat.