1. WAT THAMMATHIPATAI
At this temple,the door panels of the large and ancient wihan of Wat Phra Fang are kept. The wooden panels are 2.2 m wide and 5.3 m tall and are carved in the graceful style of the Late Ayutthaya Period. These door panels are only second to those of Wat Suthat in Bangkok.
2. WAT THA THANON
Located beside the Nan River, this temple houses Luangpho Phet, the principal Buddha statue of the province. It is in the ancient Chiang Saen style and cast in bronze.
3. WAT YAI THA SAO
Situated east of the town centre about 3 kms along Samranruen Road, this temple features an old wihan with beautifully carved wood door panels and lintels.
4. PHRATA PHICHAI DAP HAK MEMORIAL
This statue commemorates a governor , who in 1772 valiantly fought the Burmese invaders until one of his swords broke in 2. Still he prevailed over them and is remembered as " Phraya Phichai of the Broken Sword".
5. UTTARADIT PROVINCIAL CULTURAL HALL
Once the official residence of the provincial governor , this late 19th century traditional wooden building houses important historical relics. A major item is the Yan Mat, a carved wooden carrying pole made by Late Ayutthaya period craftsmen.
At this temple,the door panels of the large and ancient wihan of Wat Phra Fang are kept. The wooden panels are 2.2 m wide and 5.3 m tall and are carved in the graceful style of the Late Ayutthaya Period. These door panels are only second to those of Wat Suthat in Bangkok.
2. WAT THA THANON
Located beside the Nan River, this temple houses Luangpho Phet, the principal Buddha statue of the province. It is in the ancient Chiang Saen style and cast in bronze.
3. WAT YAI THA SAO
Situated east of the town centre about 3 kms along Samranruen Road, this temple features an old wihan with beautifully carved wood door panels and lintels.
4. PHRATA PHICHAI DAP HAK MEMORIAL
This statue commemorates a governor , who in 1772 valiantly fought the Burmese invaders until one of his swords broke in 2. Still he prevailed over them and is remembered as " Phraya Phichai of the Broken Sword".
5. UTTARADIT PROVINCIAL CULTURAL HALL
Once the official residence of the provincial governor , this late 19th century traditional wooden building houses important historical relics. A major item is the Yan Mat, a carved wooden carrying pole made by Late Ayutthaya period craftsmen.
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