Sukhothai Gold Pool Temple

To the east of the ancient city of Sukhothai, there is a Gold Pool Temple (Wat Tra Phang Thong) located in the middle of a large lotus pond. There is a small bridge on the pond leading to the temple, which is the birthplace of the Thai Water Lantern Festival and also supplies water to Sukhothai City. Inside the temple, there is a relic of a Sri Lankan-style red clay stupa, and a scripture hall, which contains a rubbing of the Buddha's footprint created by the Thai king in 1390. There are quite a few coins on the Buddha's footprint. Some can even stand up, probably symbolizing good luck.