:: Den Chai
Three kilomet re s from Den Chai district, or some 2 k ilometres from the provincial town, is Wat Phra That Suthon Mongk h o n K hiri. Although a comparatively modern temple, it boasts highly eye-catching structures. The Ubosot in particular is noted for its delicate sculptures with fine designs. There is also the golden teak structure in the Lan n a-style which houses valuable relics of the North, including Buddha statues, lacquerware, Lanna musical instruments, ancient weapons and pictures depicting past events.
Long District , some 45 k ilometres from the provincial town on Highway No. 1023, is the site of a centuries-old community since the time of Hariphunchai Period. The local people are skilled in the craft of weaving, both silk and cotton. The art of making the Tin Chok fabric in particular has been handed down from generation to generation. Its design has also been developed to meet with new and different preferences, although the original method has been retained. A fair celebrating the Tin Chok is held annually in Long district around November.
A leading attraction, Kaeng Luang , is located in Tambon Ban Pin, Long district. To get the r e, traverse the Phrae - Lampang road for about 50 k ilometres, then take a right turn at Km.69 and continue on for another 7 k ilometres. The scenery is lovely, and in the Yom River are rocky formations, which create fast-flowing rapids. On the other side of the river, which can be crossed by ferry, and with a 100- metre walk uphill, will be found the Erawan adorned with elephant-and-female-shaped hanging, and protruding crops of rock. There is a huge gold C hedi housing a Holy Relic at Wat Phra That Si Don Kham. Legend has it that it was built as early as 535 A.D. when the land was under the dominance of the Hariphunchai kingdom.
The Wiang Kosai National Park is about 70 k ilometres from the provincial town in Wang Chin district. It can be reached by taking Highway No. 11 (Phrae-Lampang). Then take a left turn toward Wang Chin district and continue for a further 13 k ilometres to reach the turn to the park headquarters. A further 1.5 k ilometres on are two waterfalls, the Mae Koeng Luang , one kilometer from the headquarters, and the Mae Koeng Noi , 2 kilometres on foot further on. Streams from the falls flow into the Yom River.
Located in Tambon Nam Ra t of Nong Muang Khai district in Tham Cham Pu, some 17 k ilometres from town, with a further distance of 8 k ilometres after a left turn. Within the cave is a large hall-like chamber with smaller rooms connected by tunnels. It is beautifully adorned with glittering stalactites and stalagmites.
:: Rong Kwang
Located in a cool forested area is the Hua i Rong Waterfall. It can be reached by taking Highway No. 101 (Phrae-Rong Kwang) and continuing on for 60 k ilometres northward. Turn left at Km. 78 and proceed for a further 4 kilometres.
Another interesting cave is Tham Pha Nang K h oi, which is about 40 k ilometres north of town on Highway No. 101 at Km. 59 in Rong Kwang district. A 50 met re -long trail leads to the cave mouth. Along the winding tunnels are strange shaped stalactites and stalagmites. At the end of the cave is a stalagmite, which is shaped like a woman holding a small child. In front of the Nang Koi (waiting woman) stone, is a heart-shaped stalactite. They are the source of the legend of the love of a woman who waited for her lover until she turned into stone.
:: Song
Phra That Phra Lo is a 400-year-old Chedi believed to contain the remains of a king named Phra Lo, ruler of Nakhon Ma e n Suang once located in the vicinity. It is said he died together with his two lovers, Phra Phuean and Phra Phaeng, which gave rise to the legend of folklore. The Chedi itself is a t Tambon Ban Klang, Song district on Highway No. 103 some 45 kilometres north of the provincial town.
:: Festival
The Phra That Cho Hae Fair is held around March, and involves a procession to carry robes to cover the Chedi. The procession follows the Lanna style. All participants are decked out in traditional Lanna attire.
The Kin Salak Fair is an old Buddhist merit-making event. Villagers prepare offerings and carry them in procession to present to the monks. The fair is held around September yearly.
