58-The Wihan of Wat Chiang Khong

The Ancient City had brought this hall from Wat Chiang Khong in Chiang Rai. The ancient wooden hall like this can hardly be found today. This decrepit grand hall is in fact very strong and stable. The building is easily constructed but only with skillful hands. The upper part of the posts of the Wihan are supported by beams which are obviously strong that they help to prevent the whole structure from falling down, despite the lower part of the pillars being very decayed.
The structure is roofed with the wooden tiles attached to the ranaeng by hooks of the tiles. Without using a single nail, the building is well-established, large, elegant and entrancing.