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Wat Si Muang Frommer's Recommended

Hours Daily 8am-5pm
Location East on Samsenthai, near where it joins Setthathirat

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Another 1566 Setthathirat creation, this wat houses the foundation pillar of the city. According to legend, a pregnant woman named Nang Si, inspired by the gods to sacrifice herself, jumped into the pit right before the stone was lowered. She has now become a sort of patron saint for the city. The temple is very popular as a result and is the site of a colorful procession 2 days before the That Luang festival every November.

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