Wat To Phae Temple
Small hill temple serving local religious community
A provincial temple visited for daily worship, carved gables and local festival activity; travelers often combine a short visit here with nearby markets and town attractions.
Wat To Phae at a Glance#
Hours: Daily dawn-dusk
Admission: Free (donations welcome)
About Wat To Phae#
One of the most interesting temples around Khun Yuam, Wat To Phae lies about 6km west of town. It is a beautiful Burmese temple with an attractive chedi, and the appealing landscapes along the way make it an excellent focus for a trip out of town.
The temple’s most outstanding feature is its intricate, Burmese-style meditation hall (viharn), set beside a gold-topped chedi and an attractive Mon-style pagoda; all three buildings are beautifully constructed and very well maintained. The temple was reportedly built by local Shan logging folk who came here to assemble teak rafts for transporting their timber along the river, and eventually pooled their skills to raise this temple - the name Wat To Phae means ‘temple of raft assembling’.
The buildings are highly photogenic, and among the many fascinating artefacts on site are a seated Buddha image and a stunning tapestry about 4 metres wide, encrusted with rubies and pearls. Wat To Phae is beautiful in its own right, and all the more so for its setting beside a lazy river, flanked by bright green paddy fields.
Best Time to Visit Wat To Phae#
Visit in the cool, dry months (November-February) for the most comfortable experience and clearer weather.
Weather & Climate near Wat To Phae#
Wat To Phae's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 37°C. Abundant rainfall (1265 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and clear sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 28°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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May
May is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (175 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (175 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (214 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (244 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (199 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.