[2025 Laplae Attraction] Travel Guide for Wat Don Sak (Updated Jul)

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck Wat Don Sak is located in Tambon Fai Luang, Amphoe Laplae, Uttaradit Province. It is an ancient temple built in the late Ayutthaya period. It has a long history and is known for its unique architecture and exquisite art. Special features and highlights that you must not miss The name of Wat Don Sak comes from the belief that the temple's chapel was built with a single teak tree growing naturally on a high hill, reflecting the abundance of the forest in the past. The most outstanding feature of the temple is the ancient carved teak door of the chapel, which is considered one of the most beautiful and important pairs of carved wooden doors in Uttaradit Province. It is assumed that it was built in the late Ayutthaya period. It has a graceful and beautiful scrollwork pattern interspersed with various mythical animals. Although the left and right doors have different patterns, when closed, the patterns connect perfectly, showing the amazing craftsmanship of the carvers at that time. The architecture of Wat Don Sak's chapel shows a mixture of Chiang Saen and Sukhothai art. Although the chapel itself has deteriorated over time, But the exquisite beauty of the artwork is still clearly visible. In addition, the atmosphere inside the temple is peaceful, shady and cool, suitable for visiting, worshiping and studying art history. Visiting Wat Don Sak is free of charge. Most of the temples are open for visits during important festivals such as Songkran. If you want to visit the temple, you should check the opening hours or ask the temple for information before traveling. Wat Don Sak is another destination that tourists who love history and art should not miss when visiting Uttaradit Province. #Wat Uttaradit #Visit Uttaradit #Places to visit in Uttaradit

🙏There is a temple with beautiful teak doors, which can be called one of the 3 pairs in Uttaradit Province. It is assumed that it was built since the late Ayutthaya period because the door has beautiful patterns in the style of Chiang Saen and Sukhothai architecture. 💐The door pillars are decorated with leaf-shaped patterns, alternating with crab-claw patterns. The door panels are carved entirely with scrollwork patterns and mythical animals interspersed with various scrollwork patterns. The patterns on both the left and right doors are completely different. 📍 Tambon Fai Luang, Amphoe Laplae, Uttaradit Province #VisitHistoricalSite #WatDonSak #Uttaradit #Laplae #BeautifulTemplesAroundThailand

Wat Don Sak, one of the temples built since the late Ayutthaya period. Although it looks very dilapidated, the exquisite beauty of the temple still shows and indicates that it is Ayutthaya art. ✨️ Highlights 🛖 Ancient wooden temple The door of the temple is made of wood. Carved throughout the door, with a curled leaf pattern. There are animals. Himmapan inserted in various scrollwork patterns. Both left and right doors have different patterns. But when the door is closed, the two patterns connect. Perfectly, closely and beautifully. ✨️ The name of the temple comes from 🪵 Using only one teak tree to build the temple This indicates the abundance of the forest. With very large teak trees It's normal for nature 🕰 Opening/Closing time: Open every day 06:30 - 18:30 💰 Admission fee: Free 🚩 Location: Wat Don Sak, Tambon Fai Luang, Amphoe Laplae, Uttaradit Province #tripfreeaccommodation #WatDonSak #AncientTemple #AyutthayaArt