Practical information
- Location
- Khun Han, Sisaket, Sisaket · 14.61835, 104.41876
- 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
- Bottle collection began in 1984; main hall took two years to build
Opening hours and entrance fee: no reliable source found, so not listed. Ask on site or check the official website.
About Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew
Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew in Khun Han district, Sisaket, is better known as the Temple of a Million Bottles. Monks began collecting empty beer bottles in 1984 and used more than 1.5 million green and brown bottles to decorate the halls, crematorium, water tower and even the monks' huts. Bottle caps form mosaics of the Buddha and flowers. The result is cheerful, sparkling in the sun and a clever example of recycling. It is far off the tourist trail in southern Isan, but a memorable detour for anyone exploring the Khmer temples of the region.
Highlights
- Bottle buildings Halls made with over 1.5 million bottles.
- Cap mosaics Bottle-cap images of the Buddha.
- Recycling story A monastery built from waste.
Tips for Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew
- Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.
More photos of Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew
Bottle mosaic detail on a roof, Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew Photo: Markus G. Klötzer · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew on the map
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Frequently asked questions about Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew
Where is Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew?
Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew is in Khun Han, Sisaket, Sisaket province, in northeastern Thailand (Isan).
What is Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew known for?
Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew in Khun Han district, Sisaket, is better known as the Temple of a Million Bottles. Highlights include Bottle buildings, Cap mosaics and Recycling story.
How old is Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew?
Bottle collection began in 1984; main hall took two years to build.