Wat Pratardnoi

Phrathat (pagoda) Khao Noi situates on the summit of Khao Noi on the western side of Nan town. It was constructed during the reign of Chaopu Khaeng in 1487 containing The Lord Buddha’s hair. The arts of using brick and cement reflect the combination of Burmese and Lanna arts. During the major renovation in 1906-1911 in Phrachao Suriyaphong Pharitdet period, Burmese craftsmen had built the main wihan (Buddhist chapel) as well.At the viewpoint, there is 9-metre Buddha statue called “Phra Phuttha Maha Udom Mongkhon Nanthaburi Si Nan” standing on a lotus with giving blessing posture turn front to Nan town. The head of the statue was made of gold with total weight 4 grams. It was cast on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary on 5 December, 1999.Opening hours: 6am-6pmContact: 0 5452 1118To get there: This temple is located just before reaching the town on Highway No. 101. Take Highway 101 from Nan town to Ban Phaya Wat then turn right to Highway 1025 to Khao Noi.http://www.tourismthailand.org/See-and-Do/Sights-and-attractions-Detail/Wat-Phrathat-Khao-Noi–4259