Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park (Rai Mae Fah Luang) is situated one kilometer from the Oub Kham Museumeters There are important architectural buildings. Ho Kham is a teak building where ancient wood-carved candle holders are exhibited, and Phra Phrato, an ancient wooden Buddha image of the Lanna period is housed. Ho Kham Noi keeps the so-called Wiang Ta mural paintings from Wat Pa Wiang Ta in Phrae. Many plants found in the park area are of fragrant varieties and rare species. There is also a bronze statue of HRH the Princess Mother sculptured by Khun Misiem Yipinsoi. Furthermore, an open museum is available for a temporary display of artworks and other functions. Initially, the park area was used for Wai Sa Mae Fah Luang, a ceremony to pay homage to HRH the Princess Mother. The park is open on Tuesday to Sunday from 08.00 a.m. – 04.30 p.m. Admission is 200 Baht. For further details, Tel. 0 5371 6605-7, Fax: 0 5371 2429www.maefahluang.org
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