Luang Pho Phra Chao Ong Tue

Is housed in Wat Si Chomphu Ong Tue, Ban Nam Mong. This large Buddha image was cast from bronze by the royal artisans of the northern city and Lan Chang. Having Empire graceful features; 4 metre-high image is sitting cross-legged in the attitude of subduing Mara with a lap width of 3.29 metres. It is a holy image which has gained much respect from the people on both of the banks of the Mekhong River. According to a stone inscription, this image was built in 1562 by the royal command of Phra Chaiyachettha, King of Nakhon Wiang. The metals used included gold, brass, and silver, weighing a total of one Tue (an ancient scale of Isan) and it took seven years and seven months to finish the cast. The province has a fair to pay homage to Luangpho Phrachao Ong Tue every year on the full moon day in the fourth lunar month. Getting there: From the town of Nong Khai, take Highway 2 to Udon Thani and switch to Highway 211 (Nong Khai-Tha Bo). At Km 31, follow a road sign on the left to the temple for around 1 km. http://www.tourismthailand.org/See-and-Do/Sights-and-attractions-Detail/Luang-Pho-Phra-Chao-Ong-Tue–3619