Wat Phra Phai Luang

A large temple, Wat Phra Phai Luang is the second most important temple in Sukhothai next to Wat Mahathat. Its rectangular plan is surrounded by 3-line moats, with Khu Mae Chon forming the outermost enclosure. It is believed that Wat Phra Phai Luang may have been the centre of the original city. The most prominent feature here is the 3 main laterite prangs, which are in the Bayon style of Khmer art dating back to the period of King Jayavarman VII. A mondop in front contains stucco Buddha images in 4 postures: sitting, reclining, standing, and walking.