Photos of Wat Phantao

Phan Tao Temple is located diagonally opposite to the Dafo Pagoda Temple. There is a huge and ancient teak wood hall in the temple. It is designed in pure Lanna style and has a history of more than 280 years. It is one of the few wooden buildings at present. "PhanTao" means "1000 stoves", because it used to be a Buddha casting field, casting Buddha statues for important temples, hence the name. The walls of Pandao Temple are ochre red, and on top of each wall column is a white kneeling figure or a small slender tower, which is very eye-catching on the street. The simple and elegant teak wood hall enters from the temple gate facing the street, and you will see a hall immediately. The columns, walls and roof ridges are all made of precious teak wood, which is a very famous building in the temple. You will find that compared with other resplendent temples and palaces, it is particularly simple and elegant. The bottom is supported by 28 huge teak columns and leads to the roof. It is quite imposing in appearance. The solemnity is full of antique flavor, very charming. There are many small bamboo pagodas filled with yellow prayer flags around the hall, rendering a strong Lanna culture atmosphere. This hall used to be the residence of the royal family. Above the door is a golden Lanna-style woodcarving. The huge peacock in the center spreads its wings and opens its screen, symbolizing the splendor and nobility of the king. Around the peacock, there are lions and dragons holding up the pagoda and lying under the peacock. holding a dog. The whole wood carving is well-proportioned in layout, rigorous in structure, vivid in shape and exquisite in workmanship. Entering the teak wood hall, the main Buddha enshrined has a peaceful appearance and glittering golden light. There are many low-hanging prayer flags hanging on the top of the main hall, and ancient temple bells, ceramic products, gilded wooden Buddha statues in northern Thai style, teak cabinets, Buddhist scriptures copied on palm leaves and other items are displayed in the hall, all of which are worth appreciating.