Wat Nong Bua
Is at Nong Bua village, Pa Kha sub-district. Wat Nong Bua is an ancient temple. From the story of the elderly in the village, it can be assumed that this temple of the Thai Lue was constructed in 1862 (during the reign of King Rama IV).
The mural paintings on the wall of the ordination hall depict the story of Panyasa Jataka, a past life of the Lord Buddha. They are assumed to have been created by “Thit Buaphan”, a Lao Phuan painter. Thit Buaphan was taken from Phuan Town in Luang Prabang by the father of Khruba Luang Su, Nai Thep – a soldier of Chao Anantayot (the ruler of Nan during 1852 – 18910). Moreover, the painting was assisted by Nai Thep and Phra Saen Phichit until its completion. The mural paintings at Wat Nong Bua have well reflected the lifestyles of the locals during that period, especially the ones presenting the pictures of women wearing a tube skirt with the Nam Lai design or that made of a splendid Tin Chok fabric. Their perfection is close to those displayed on the wall of Wat Phumin in Mueang Nan District.
To get there : Go along Highay No. 1080, turn left at Km. 40 and cross the bridge for 3 kilometres.