The Wat Khao Phanom Phloeng is a 13th century temple located near the Yom river in the central zone of the Si Satchanalai Historical Park.
The temple is located on top of a hill surrounded by forest, overlooking part of the ancient town. A stairway of 144 steps made of laterite blocks leads to the top of the hill.
The temple is mentioned in ancient chronicles. According to these chronicles a hermit told a local chief that Khao Phanom Phloeng hill was to be used for fire ceremonies. It is this chronicle the temple derives its name from; Wat Khao Phanom Phloeng translates to “holy fire mountain temple”.
