
Located at Ban Thai Charoen, Tambon Phra Phutthabat, Wat Hin Mak Peng is compounded by a spacious, clean and shady with various species of plants amidst tranquility. The Mekong river view can also be appreciate from here as the temple locate on the Thai-Laos border. Originally, this place was a Dharma practice place of Luangpu Thet Thetrangsi, a famous meditation master of Isan, who initiated it as a Dharma practice centre for Buddhist monks, nuns and pilgrims. After his death, the Chedi was built to enshrine his remains. Inside the temple, there is a statue of Luangpu Thet on display with the eight requisites (the three robes, the bowl, a razor, a needle, the girdle and a water-strainer) and his biography. Getting there: 75 kilometers away from the town, Wat Hin Mak Peng can be reached by taking Highway 211 (Nong Khai – Si Chiang Mai) and switch to Highway 2186. Then the temple is on your right.Opening hours: Daily from 8.00-17.00. http://www.tourismthailand.org/See-and-Do/Sights-and-Attractions-Detail/Wat-Hin-Mak-Peng--3626
75km far from the town. By car, take highway 211 Nongkhai – Sri Chiangmai route and continue on highway 2186. The temple is on km. 64 on the right side.