English for Minors II -Khon Kaen University: Phra Maha That Kaen Nokorn Anusorn Sathuchon

Phra Maha That Kaen Nokorn Anusorn Sathuchon
(The Great Nine – Story Pagoda)

Wat Nong Wang temple a tourist destination in Khon Kaen. Many people want to visit this place to see Phar Ma Ha That Kaen Na Korn, that is a giant pagoda and that is built to pay tribute to the Lord Buddha and that’s culture center of Isan. Wat Nong Wang is situated in the South of Khon Kaen city. It was established in 1789 by Tao Piamuangpach, the first governor of Khon Kaen city.

Phra Maha That Kaen Nokorn is 72 meters high on the 9th floor, and 80 meters high to the top of the pagoda is 7,780 square meters. Every floor represents the culture of Isan, such as Nang Phom Hom,Sang Sin Chai which is a folk tale of Isan. Besides that, Buddha’s teaching and Buddha’s history are presented . Example of the floor

- The 8th story is being used as Dhamma hall (The Buddha’s teaching). There is a big collection of Buddhist scriptures and carving about the sixteen Viharas of Brahmins.
- The 9th story is being used as the Buddha image hall. The Buddha’s Holy Relics are kept in a scared glass case in the center of a small beautifully decorated pavilion. The doors and windows have been carved into Brahmins of the sixteen Viharas. This story is the only point view of the city of Khon Kaen. Standing on the top of the pagoda, visitors can appreciate the wonderful views of Kaen Nakorn Lake. That’s so beautiful!

We visited to Wat Nong Wang about two years ago. We were impressed by it because we liked the view on the top of Wat Nong Wang. That was so beautiful! If you look for travel destination, we want to advise you to travel to Wat Nong Wag in Khon Kaen. You will see something more than impression and you can learn the culture and history of the people in Khon Kaen. If you come here, you can also visit to Kaen Nakhon Lake, see the beautiful evening view nearby. And you will know that Wat Nong Wang is so beautiful. We are certain.