The story of its Buddha is what makes this temple in Pai province so interesting and famous. Don't expect impressive architecture or breathtaking statues here. Legend has it that holy water flows from the head of the bronze Buddha One-Mueang, which some attribute to King Naresuan, who gave it to his sister before she was taken hostage to the Burmese king's palace. This is why it is especially revered. Worshippers come to pray and pay homage to the legendary statue, but most tourists visit Wat Nam Hoo for the sights, which are often combined with excursions to Chinese and Lisu villages and the Mo Paeng Waterfall.

A round trip by motorcycle taxi should cost between 120 and 200 THB.

Wat Nam Hoo 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 Nam Hoo? A round trip by motorbike taxi should cost between 120 and 200 THB.