important temple. The 14th century temple is located on a small hill East of town across the Nan river, from where good views of the town of Nan and the surrounding valley and river can be had.
The temple derives its name from the Phra That Chae Haeng, the gilded chedi that contains a relic of the Buddha.
The Wat Phra That Chae Haeng was founded in 1355. The structures of the temple complex show a mix of several architectural styles, including Lanna and Thai Lü.
Naga balustrades towards the courtyard
A broad walkway flanked by long balustrades leads up to the temple grounds. The lower end of the balustrades is topped with massive 4 meter high heads of the mythological Naga snake, the body of the serpent extending all the way up to the temple area. On top of the mound is a square walled courtyard accessible through entrance gates. The large courtyard surrounded by open galleries contains a chedi, a viharn and a mondop.