Wat Si Khun Muang is the holiest temple in Chiang Khan. It was built under King Rama III. The architecture of the ordination hall is influenced by the Lanna and Lan Chang styles of the northern provinces and Laos. Besides the architectural style, colorful visitors admire the murals on the exterior facade. It is a small temple, but it is not lacking in charm. A giant guardian and two Singhas stand at the entrance of the main building. Inside is a statue depicting Buddha seated on a multi-headed Naga serpent. To the right, a traditional boat hangs from the ceiling.

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

The temple has an entrance on Chai Kong Road and can therefore be visited either as part of a walk through the street or a joint hike along the road and the riverbank 50 meters from the temple.

Wat Si Khun Muang 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 Si Khun Muang? The temple has an entrance on Chai Kong Road and can therefore be visited either as part of a walk along the street or a combined city tour along the street and the riverbank 50 meters from the temple.