Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat

Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat is one of the most beautiful temples in Chalieng. It lies about 3 km to the south of the old city of Si Satchanalai in a picturesque bank of the Yom River. A huge laterite stupa (prang) on a square pedestal probably dates back to the mid 15th century (during the reign of King Boromtrailoknat) marks the center of this monastery.

In front of the stupa, there is an immense seated Buddha image dominated a ruined viharn which retains the canted columns. Among the ruins are a standing Buddha half-embedded in the ground and a walking Buddha statue in high-relief fine stucco. This sanctuary is significant in presenting the early Sukhothai artistic elements reflecting the Khmer influence, for example, the huge round columns around the compound and the fine stucco portraying the four faces of Hindu God, which were distinctive styles of the Khmer art in late 12th century. In addition, this wat is sometimes called "Phra Borommathat Muang Chaliang Temple" or "Wat Phra Prang" as well.

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