Aerial view of the Wat Chomkhao temple complex in Ban Houei Sai in Houa Khong Province

Photographer

Sage, William

Date

• April 1973

Summary

• Wat Chomkhao in Houei Sai (PC 4842, L-25), Houa Khong Province, is the principal Buddhist temple in the town. The temple complex is situated on a hill in the center of town. A staircase of 174 steps ascends from street level up to the temple complex. Inside it are the main temple building and the monks' quarters. Outside the temple are village houses and a variety of trees and plants, for example, palm and banana trees.