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Khmer sanctuary · Kanchanaburi

Prasat Mueang Sing, Mueang Sing Historical Park

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Mueang Sing Historical Park in Sai Yok district, Kanchanaburi, protects the westernmost Khmer temple complex in Thailand, set beside the Khwae Noi River.

WestKhmer sanctuary

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Laterite sanctuary among trees, Prasat Mueang Sing
Photo: Athichitra, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Practical information

Location
Sai Yok, Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi · 14.04028, 99.24139
Opening hours
Daily 08:00-17:00 (Muang Singh Historical Park) (source: virtualhistoricalpark.finearts.go.th)
Entrance fee
Foreign visitors 120 baht, Thai visitors 20 baht (Muang Singh Historical Park) (source: virtualhistoricalpark.finearts.go.th)
Dress code
Dress politely: long sleeves, trousers or a knee-length skirt; no sleeveless, crop, tight or revealing tops. Take off your shoes before entering the chapel or other buildings. (source: thailand.go.th)
Period
Khmer temples of the 13th–14th centuries; historical park since 1987

Times and prices can change; check them shortly before your visit.

About Prasat Mueang Sing

Mueang Sing Historical Park in Sai Yok district, Kanchanaburi, protects the westernmost Khmer temple complex in Thailand, set beside the Khwae Noi River. At its centre stands Prasat Mueang Sing, a laterite sanctuary from the 13th–14th centuries whose layout and sculpture show Bayon-period Mahayana Buddhism, including copies of statues of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. Earthen walls and moats enclose the ancient town. The park was declared in 1987, is spacious and rarely crowded, and pairs nicely with a ride on the Death Railway or a visit to Sai Yok waterfall.

Highlights

  • Laterite sanctuary A Khmer temple of the Bayon era.
  • River Kwai setting Beside the Khwae Noi River.
  • Ancient walls Earth walls and moats around the town.

Tips for Prasat Mueang Sing

  • Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.

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Video: Prasat Mueang Sing

Mueang Sing Historical Park - 11th Century Khmer Ruin - Kanchanaburi Thailand 2024 · Endless Journey. Video from YouTube; it only loads when you click.

Frequently asked questions about Prasat Mueang Sing

Where is Prasat Mueang Sing?

Prasat Mueang Sing is in Sai Yok, Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi province, in western Thailand.

What is Prasat Mueang Sing known for?

Mueang Sing Historical Park in Sai Yok district, Kanchanaburi, protects the westernmost Khmer temple complex in Thailand, set beside the Khwae Noi River. Highlights include Laterite sanctuary, River Kwai setting and Ancient walls.

What are the opening hours of Prasat Mueang Sing?

Daily 08:00-17:00 (Muang Singh Historical Park) (source: virtualhistoricalpark.finearts.go.th). Check before your visit, as times can change.

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