Wat Phra That Chom Ping

Wat Phra That Chom Ping is an ancient Buddhist temple in Na Kaeo Subdistrict, Ko Kha District, Lampang Province, northern Thailand. Located about 18 kilometers southwest of Lampang city, it is noted for its Lanna-style chedi enshrining Buddha relics, historic wooden viharn with intricate carvings and murals, and long-standing religious importance. The temple reflects Hariphunchai and Lanna architectural influences and remains an active place of worship and cultural heritage site.

Visitors can expect a tranquil temple compound with a gilded Lanna-style chedi, a historic wooden viharn featuring detailed woodcarvings and wall murals, smaller shrines and Buddha images, and open courtyard areas surrounded by trees. The setting is quiet and rural, typical of northern Thai temples, with areas for walking, photography, and observing religious practices. The complex is compact and can be explored on foot.

Wat Phra That Chom Ping is one of the oldest temples in Lampang, traditionally associated with the Hariphunchai period and Queen Chamadevi era, with later Lanna-period developments. The chedi is believed to enshrine Buddha relics and the temple has undergone restorations while retaining Lanna architectural character, reflecting the historical spread of Buddhism in northern Thailand.

The temple is an important Buddhist religious site for the local community, serving as a place of worship, merit-making, and annual religious observances. It exemplifies northern Thai Lanna Buddhist art and architecture and is regarded as a cultural heritage site in Lampang Province.