Nan Province

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               Wat Phra That Chae Haeng
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(Bangkoksite Photos taken on February 11, 2001)

Wat Phrathat Chae haeng is an ancient religious site of
Nan Province. It is over 600 years old, and located on
Doi Phuphiang Chae Haeng, Tambon Muang Tued, about
2 kms from Nan City (Highway No.1168 Nan-Mae Charim).

It features a 55 m.high golden chedi containing a Holy Relic
from Sukhothai. Over the Viharn's door frames and on parts
of the roofs are plaster designs in the shape of Naga, the
great serpent, which represent the artistic best in local
architecture.
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The annual worshipping fair takes place
on the full moon day of the fourth lunar month (during the end of February
and the beginning of March). The fair includes the celebration of fire works
processions and offering processions.