Wat Sorasak
Wat Sorasak
Wat Sorasak
The 24 exquisitely carved elephants that still guard the decaying chedi of Wat Sorasak are the real draw and highlight of the park. Wat Sorasak was constructed in 1412, toward the end of the Sukhothai Empire. The niches are occupied by statues depicting Buddha sitting in a "western" position, with legs hanging down. This elephant guard style is also seen in other parts of Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai, and Kamphaeng Phet. Parts of the wat have been restored in recent decades.