Wat Prathat Pukhao—Chiang Rai, Thailand. - Buddhist Temples and Public Shrines on Waymarking.com

The Thai village of Sop Ruak is best known for its location. At the junction of three countries: Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos—known as "The Golden Triangle". This region has an infamous reputation as a producer of illegal opium, but this is no longer the case, certainly not here. This Triangle is a now a tourist destination, where both foreign and local visitors can gaze across the Mekong River, have their photo taken next to the Big Buddha, and visit this temple with this set of bells, as well as many other things.

Wat Prathat Pukhao lies directly behind and above the 'official' lookout point for the Golden Triangle. According to the tourist information sign in the temple grounds, the wat was founded 759 AD, however, this is not certain. Much of the temple is clearly modern, yet there are ruins of the former temple structures visible. Getting there involves a walk up a staircase.

For those who are contemplating visiting the Triangle, be advised that there is a better view of this spot to be had from the temple grounds, further up the hill from these bells.

Open to visitors?: Yes Photography Permitted Inside?: Yes Statue of the Buddha present?: Yes Related Website: Not listed

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