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Visit Wat Muang (Ang Thong) (Ang Thong)
Overview Wat Muang (Ang Thong)
- Thai name : วัดม่วงอ่างทอ
- GPS : 14.59371719,100.38027763 (See on the map)
- My opinion :
This temple, located in Ang Thong (about 40 kilometers from Lopburi or Ayutthaya), roughly 10 kilometers from the center of Ang Thong, is best known for its immense, 95-meter-high and 63-meter-wide golden seated Buddha, the Phra Buddha Maha Nawamin. The statue was completed in 2008 after more than 15 years of construction. It is currently the largest Buddha in Thailand (like all records, it will one day be broken) and one of the largest in the world. The most striking feature is the Buddha's right hand, which visitors and worshippers can touch from a small platform, making them appear quite small beneath it. Posing under this hand is THE photo to take when you visit Wat Muang in Antg Thong!
Besides the imposing statue that dominates Wat Muang, there are other wihaans (spirits) and statues in the garden, including a square representing Buddhist hell with two large ghosts and scenes of torture behind them depicting the punishments of damned souls: half-human, half-demon beings, figures with oversized tongues, the damned suspended or being devoured.
This temple is very popular with Thais and still relatively undiscovered by foreign tourists. It must be said that Ang Thong, even though it's only a few kilometers from Ayutthaya or Lopburi, isn't on the typical tourist routes. But it's a stop that lovers of impressive photos should appreciate.
Practical information about Wat Muang (Ang Thong)
No admission fee
To visit Wat Muang (Ang Thong), you can also book one of the tours below.
How to get to Wat Muang (Ang Thong) ?
To go to Ang Thong from Lopburi, take a minivan near the bus terminal. The pediment of the terminal in front of you turn left to the market then the first road on the right just at the beginning of the market. The minivans are at the end of the street at the corner on the right (50 THB - 45 minutes). From Ayutthaya, you also have to take a minivan to Ang Thong (you can arrange it with an agency like Tour With Thai next to Tony's Place) otherwise, a private taxi can take you there, wait for you and bring you back for around 1000 THB.
Some tours going to Wat Muang (Ang Thong)
Visit Ayutthaya & Ang Thong: Two Ancient Cities in One Day
Offered in English
You will see the main ancien temples in Ayutthaya historical park and the biggest Buddha image in Thailand in Ang Thong.
Details & Booking
Ayutthaya Day Trip: Thai Traditional String Candy Making & Exploring Temples
Offered in English Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, unique Wat Niwet Thammaprawat Temple, local market and Thai traditional string candy making
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See the Biggest Buddha in Thailand and Ayutthaya and Taste Classic Thai Food
Offered in English Enjoy a trip through history in Ayutthaya, a former capital of the Kingdom of Siam and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Ang Thong, a small old city with Thailand's biggest Buddha. We'll have classic Thai food (with tasty twists) at one of the best restaurants in Ang Thong.
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Roam Bang Pa-in Royal Palace, Gaze at the Great Buddha and Taste Local Lunch
Offered in English Travel to Ayutthaya to see the Bang Pa-in Royal Palace, which is a beautiful Summer Palace. We'll then visit Ang Thong and be amazed by the biggest Buddha statue in Thailand, Phra Buddha Maha Nawamin at Wat Muang. Cultural heritage aside, we'll get to taste local food at one of Ang Thong's best restaurants.
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Location of Wat Muang (Ang Thong) on Google Maps
Rules to respect when visiting a temple
- Dress properly (knees and shoulders should be covered)
- Take off your shoes when entering the buildings
- Be quiet
- Don't hug or kiss
- Don't point your feet to Buddha's image
- Don't smoke
