Wat Sirindhorn Wararam Phu Phrao

Wat Sirindhorn Wararam Phu Phrao, also known as Wat Phu Phrao, is a hilltop Buddhist temple in Chong Mek, Sirindhorn District, Ubon Ratchathani, near the Thailand-Laos border. Perched above Sirindhorn Dam, it is notable for its ubosot adorned with fluorescent paintings of the Kalpatruek tree that glow green at night. The temple offers panoramic views of the Mekong basin and is recognized for its distinctive contemporary Buddhist art and illuminated night-time appearance.

Visitors can expect a hilltop temple complex reached by stairs, centered on an ubosot with intricate exterior carvings and interior fluorescent murals depicting the Kalpatruek (Tree of Life). During daylight, the temple offers panoramic views over Sirindhorn Dam, the surrounding forest and the Mekong River valley toward Laos. After sunset, the fluorescent paintings on the rear exterior wall and floor glow green in the dark. The grounds include landscaped gardens, Buddha images, and open terraces for sightseeing and photography.