Wax Castle Festival
At the end of Buddhist lent day (end of the rains retreat), usually in October, the temple is the scene of the Wax Castle Festival. During the Wax Candle procession models of shrines, temples and castles made out of sculpted bees wax are paraded around the town of Sakhon Nakhon and displayed at the temple. Several cultural performances as well as longboat races on the river are also held during the festival.
How to get to the Wat Phra That Choeng Chum
The temple is located in the center of Sakhon Nakhon town, the capital of Sakhon Nakhon province in North East Thailand. It is found on the intersection of Charoen Muang road and Rueang Sawat road, close to Nong Han lake. Get there by samlor or motorbike taxi, agree on the price before leaving.