This small temple comprises several parts: In the center, elevated and accessible by stairs, is the golden chedi, a unique cruciform pavilion, the Viharn Phra Chao Phan Ong, and a vestibule with an elongated, reclining Buddha statue – the most famous part of the temple. To either side, at street level, are an ordination hall and a small museum. The temple's architecture is inspired by Lanna, Burmese, and Chinese styles. A temple was first built here over 500 years ago, during the reign of King Anantayot, when Lampang was founded. In 2008, the Wat Pongsanuk restoration project received the UNESCO Award for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage.

Free admission. Open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Depending on where you are staying in Lampang, you can reach Wat Pong Sanuk on foot or by bicycle (some hotels and guesthouses rent bicycles). Otherwise, you will need to hire one of the yellow taxis that are common in the city.

Wat Pong Sanuk 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 Pong Sanuk? Depending on where you're staying in Lampang, you can reach Wat Pong Sanuk on foot or by bicycle (some hotels and guesthouses rent bicycles). Otherwise, you'll need to hire one of the yellow taxis that are common around town.