The Wat Tra Phang Ngoen is a small temple located in the central zone. It is found a few hundred meters West of the Wat Mahathat along the road to the Western Or gate in the ancient city walls.
The name of the temple that was built in the 14th century translates to “silver lake temple”. The Wat Tra Phang Ngoen consists of a Sukhothai style principal chedi, a viharn, an ubosot, a smaller chedi and an image of a Sukhothai style walking Buddha.
The principal chedi is similar to the main chedi of the nearby Wat Mahathat. The structure which is set on a five tiered square base is topped with a lotus bud finial, characteristic for the Sukhothai style. Just under the lotus bud finial are niches, one on each side, that contain standing and walking Sukhothai style images of the Buddha.