Day 4: Cliff Temple (Wat Pa Phu Kon)
At 20:30, travel companions scattered in the night market got together and walked back. Everyone had different gains!
After having breakfast and checking out, we went to visit the dreamy cliff temple in Thailand, Wat Pa Phu Kon. Wat Pa Phu Kon is surrounded by a vast forest. It was built by believers who protect the forest and implement the conservation of forest and biodiversity resources advocated by the king of Thailand, and pass on this concept to future generations.
Inside the main hall of the temple, there is a 20-meter-long white marble reclining Buddha statue enshrined. The marble is imported from Italy. At night, the white marble reclining Buddha statue is extremely gorgeous under the illumination of lights. Although I always think that taking pictures of Buddha statues and letting more people admire them through pictures and articles will also be a spiritual almsgiving, influenced by public opinion, I am still timid. Before no one can give a correct answer, I will not take pictures of Buddha statues.
Visiting Pha Phu Kon Temple
Pha Phu Kon Temple, situated atop a hill with winding mountain roads, requires a switch to a tuk-tuk after reaching by a tourist bus. The temple is incredibly beautiful, and among the many Southeast Asian temples I have visited, with colors predominantly gold and red, this is the first blue temple I have encountered. Nestled under the blue sky and white clouds, its beauty is intoxicating. The camera’s representation falls short; the sky at the time was a brilliant blue, with clouds drifting overhead, giving the illusion that they could be touched.
Guardians in the form of mythical creatures stand at the entrance of the main hall, and the colonnade outside is watched over by gods and beasts. Remember to remove your shoes upon entering, women should wear skirts that cover the knees, and avoid loud noise or touching temple items with your feet. In Thai culture, the foot is considered unclean, so stepping on temple items, including thresholds, or kicking is extremely impolite.
