Wat Phra Non Nong Phueng, Saraphi District, Chiang Mai Province

Wat Phra Non Nong Phueng is located along the old Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road in Nong Phueng commune, Saraphi district. Wat Phra Non Nong Phueng is an ancient temple dating back to the Hariphunchai Kingdom. It is said to have been established during the reign of Queen Chamathewi by 5 monks and that the queen arrived here to pay tribute. Apparently she received support during the wars with the Lavo Kingdom. On this site there are some old temple buildings and a hall housing a large reclining Buddha. A collection of artifacts kept at this site is provenance of the temple’s ancient past. The temple’s architecture and art style are a combination of Mon, Hariphunchai/Lanna and Chiang Saen.

Source: Onsite information