Practical information
- Location
- Wiset Chai Chan, Ang Thong, Ang Thong · 14.59364, 100.38036
- 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
- Old abandoned temple revived in modern times; giant Buddha completed in the 2000s
Opening hours and entrance fee: no reliable source found, so not listed. Ask on site or check the official website.
About Wat Muang
Wat Muang in Ang Thong province is home to the Great Buddha of Thailand, a gigantic golden seated Buddha that is among the tallest statues in the country and can be seen from far across the rice fields. The temple was once an abandoned Ayutthaya-era site and was revived in modern times. Besides the giant statue you will find a lotus-shaped ordination hall, many smaller sculptures and a garden with graphic scenes of the Buddhist hells, which surprises many visitors. It works well as a detour between Bangkok, Ayutthaya and Lopburi.
Highlights
- Great Buddha A giant golden seated Buddha visible from afar.
- Lotus ubosot An ordination hall shaped like a lotus.
- Hell garden Sculptures depicting Buddhist hells.
Tips for Wat Muang
- Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.
More photos of Wat Muang
Temple buildings across the grounds, Wat Muang Photo: Dextor DD. · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wat Muang on the map
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Frequently asked questions about Wat Muang
Where is Wat Muang?
Wat Muang is in Wiset Chai Chan, Ang Thong, Ang Thong province, in central Thailand.
What is Wat Muang known for?
Wat Muang in Ang Thong province is home to the Great Buddha of Thailand, a gigantic golden seated Buddha that is among the tallest statues in the country and can be seen from far across the rice fields. Highlights include Great Buddha, Lotus ubosot and Hell garden.
How old is Wat Muang?
Old abandoned temple revived in modern times; giant Buddha completed in the 2000s.