Like all temples of this type in Thailand, Wat Phra Non houses a reclining Buddha. Tucked away in a small building at the rear of the complex, this golden Buddha may not impress with its size (9 meters long), but it does with its intricate decoration, especially the design of its clothing. The main temple (Wihann), built over two centuries ago, is a typical example of Phrae architecture. Its lavishly decorated pediment and roofs, adorned with gold and red, are simply magnificent. Wat Phra Non is located near Wat Luang and Wat Pong Sunan. We recommend planning a short tour of Phrae and visiting at least these three temples.

Free entry. The temple is open from 6 am to 5 pm.

Since I recommend that you stay in this part of Phrae or at least in the immediate vicinity, Wat Phra Non, Wat Phong Sunan, the Vongburi House, the Saturday Night Market and Wat Luang are all within a few minutes' walk.

Wat Phra Non 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 Phra Non? I recommend staying in this part of Phrae, or at least in the immediate vicinity. Wat Phra Non, Wat Phong Sunan, the Vongburi House, the Saturday Night Market, and Wat Luang are all within easy walking distance.