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Built in 1892, this former mansion-turned-museum has rooms that are preserved to reflect the living quarters of Phrae's last lord. On display are portraits of the mansion's former residents, antique furniture, coins, texts, and utensils. The mansion was a filming location for the Thai TV drama series, Roy Mai.
Near the entrance to the Historical Park, Wat Chang Lom shows strong Sri Lankan influences. The 39 elephant buttresses are in much better condition than their counterparts at the same-named temple in Sukhothai. The main chedi was completed by 1291. As you climb the stairs that run up the side, you'll come across seated images of the Buddha.
This visually appealing, blue-toned monastery sits on a 6-acre area where tigers roamed the site of a derelict temple a century ago---hence its name, which translates to "Canal Temple of the Dancing Tigers." Villagers later decided to freshen up the grounds and erected a 6.5 meter-high Buddha statue with gems under its base. The Blue Temple, with sky-blue walls representing the dharma doctrine, is now a monastery as well as an art museum. Despite the psychedelic murals and occasionally purple-lit interiors, a few monks still live and practice here.
