Wat Phrathat Duang Diaw

Wat Phrathat Duang Diaw or known among local residents as, Wing Chedi, resides at Baan Sundoy-wing in the district of Li, Lamphon. According to legend, during 500-700 (Buddhist Era), Phra Nang Chamarhi (Her Royal Highness Chamarhi), from LuangPrabang, led her people who escaped from war to the area where WiangChedi resides nowadays; forming a new city. At her arrival, Phra Nang Chamarhi’s sacred elephant died whilst leaving 5 mysterious traces. Her Royal Highness commanded the elephant to be burnt and her men to build a Chedi covering its ashes. That particular Chedi, is today’s renowned PhratatDuangdiaw.Although Phrathat Duang Diaw is more than 2,000 years old, other blessed items within the temple is rather new; merely 100 years of age. In fact, the original Phrathat Duang Diaw built in Phra Nang Chamarhi’sera is plastered up with a newer duplication.The creation of Phrathat Duang Diaw seen at the temple today is mainly supported by Luang-PuKrubaaChaiya of Wat Phraphuttabat Huaytom. The reproduction is shaped into a squared-pagoda form, having a rather tall and thin shape; 30 meters in height. The Chedi is placed with a circular base. Nearby lies a monument of Phra Nang Chamarhi’s sacred elephant.Directions: From the District of Li, take highway 106 heading towards the District of Turn, Lampang for 1.7 kilometers. WatPhratatDuangdiaw is on your left hand side. Another possible means of transportation is taking the Li -Baan Huaytom bus.Opening Hours: Daily from 08:30 to 16:30Entrance Fee: Free of Charge For more information please call: 081 724 1427