Wat Burapa Pa-Ao Nuea Museum


A surprising find in such a far-flung village, this gorgeous museum in Wat Burapa Pa-Ao Nuea holds various historical artefacts (in particular pottery, ancient coins and Dong Son bronze drums) and local handicrafts. It's kept locked, so you'll need to get the key from a monk at the temple.

The mural paintings of Ban Pa-Ao history were done by the same artists as those in Wat Si Pradu.


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