I included the temple's name in the title, as it appears on Google Maps, but locals and signs refer to it by a different name. What makes this small temple in the village of Ban Na Phung, 25 kilometers from Dansai, so special is its old 17th-century ordination hall with ancient murals depicting the lifestyle and religious stories of that era. Its wooden-tiled roof, called a pik nok, is typical of Loei province architecture. Whether you choose to visit Wat Pho Chai Na Phueng is up to you, but the temple is of great historical interest. There are also some beautiful viewpoints in the area, known for their misty mornings and spectacular sunrises: Phu I Loet and Phu Hin Sao. I didn't have time to visit them, but apparently, there's a service with tractors driven by locals that will take you to the summits – that sounds like a fantastic experience!

There is no public transport to get to Wat Pho Chai Na Phueng.

Wat Poe Chai Na Phueng 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 Poe Chai Na Phueng? There is no public transportation to get to Wat Poe Chai Na Phueng.