close up on a wooden statue of a buddha in front of a phaya naga, thai dragon inside the phop chok dhamma chedi, part of the wat

wooden buddha statue naga phop chok dhamma chiang rai thailand close phaya thai dragon sculpture heads chedi wat huay pla kang temple complex lady woman female interior buddhist buddhism landmark monument tourist attraction destination sightseeing tour guide picturesque view scenic scenery peaceful atmosphere holy sacred carved spiritual spirituality mythological creature mythology front inside 2023