Wat Phayap Phra Aram Luang — Attraction in Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Chanced upon a Royal Temple, Wat Phayap very near Yamo Monument, less than 5mins walk.

Very serene temple, small but provide great sanctuary for anyone in seek of inner peace.

Was lucky to get sangkatan blessings (pay return homage to our ancestors through the help of a monk) from the abbot of the temple.

Anyone visiting Korat should take time to visit this great temple....

The story goes that a construction company was digging away on a building foundation when it came across a cave. They spoke with their spiritual advisors at the monastery who told them to move the cave into the temple. Hence we have the Cave Temple. Unique and worth a visit. Small but interesting, no ticket needed. Rest of the complex also open. Bathroom...

Definitely impressive and must have cost a vast amount of money. The "cave" is inside a building and made by sticking real stalactites and stalagmites taken presumably from real caves elsewhere. Cannot condone the ethics of this, especially within the context of a temple. The very new viharn is built of beautiful polished pink marble. The interior not...