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Visit Wat Wang Wiwekaram (Sangkhlaburi)
Presentation Wat Wang Wiwekaram
Also called Wat Mon, this temple is the spiritual center of Mon in Thailand. Wat Wang Wiwekaram was built around its former head monk, Luang Phaw Uttama, who passed away in 1983 and is still widely revered throughout Thailand. It has never been cremated and his remains are in a coffin in a large shrine in the main building of the temple. Another building houses a large marble Buddha image. Located on a hill, teh temple regularly welcomes young students from the nearby school to introduce them to Buddhism.
Guide to visit Wat Wang Wiwekaram
Free admissionThe covered walkway leading to Wat Wang Wiwekaram starts opposite to the school on the other side of the road.
To go visit Wat Wang Wiwekaram, you can also book one of the tours below.
How to get to Wat Wang Wiwekaram ?
From the bridge, count a ten-minute walk to reach the Wat Wang Wiwekaram temple.Some tours going to Wat Wang Wiwekaram
Visit Sangkhlaburi from Bangkok
Offered in English
Sangkhlaburi is a place of serenity, where there are many gorgeous sceneries, such as the Wooden Bridge at dawn and dusk, a boat trip to the Sunken Temple and Wat Wang Wiwekaram Temple, and many more! You must not miss this trip!
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Rules to respect when visiting a temple
Wat Wang Wiwekaram is a temple and when you visit a temple in Thailand there are some rules to know and follow :
- 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
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