 Sights
Wat Phinitthammasan: The main attractions of this temple are the old viharn constructed in the late Ayutthaya period, and the large seated Buddha image made of plaster, in the posture of subduing Mara, built in the first Chiang Saen batch with a lap width of approximately 12 meters, enshrined in the open.
Wat Ratchapaksi (Nok): In this temple one finds a large reclining Buddha similar to the one enshrined in Wat Pa Mok, but of a slightly smaller size. The image was assumed to have been constructed during the Ayutthaya period.
Wat Suwansewariyaram: The viharn of this temple houses a reclining Buddha image of approximately 20 meters in length.
Wat Mathurotsatiyaram: This temple is assumed to have been constructed in the late Ayutthaya period. The only evidence remains are crystal wall, ubosoth, chedi and viharn standing on the appropriate positions with magnificent figures.
Wat Chantharangsi: The temple site is located on both sides of a road. On one side there is a sacred Buddha image called "Luangpho Yok". On the other side is the viharn of Luangpho Sod which houses a Buddha image made from metal. This image is the largest of its kind in the world and was constructed in 1996.
City Pillar Shrine: This is one of two city pillar shrines with murals on its interior walls. (The other city pillar shrine with murals is the City Pillar Shrine in Bangkok). Ang Thong City Pillar Shrine is an exquisitely sacred place appropriate as a focus of victory and people’s heart.
Aquarium: Here one can find many large Amazon serpent-headed fish and also native fish like rad (gourami), sawai (genus Pangasius), thepo (genus Pangasius) and many more.
Wat Ang Thong Worawihan: This is a third-class royal monastery opposite Ang Thong City Hall. The temple is famous for its beautiful ubosoth and bell-shaped chedi decorated with gold mirrors.
Wat Tonson is an ancient temple housing Somdet Phra Si Mueangthong, a very beautiful seated Buddha image in the posture of subduing Mara. This is regarded as one of the largest metal moulded Buddha images.
Thai-Style House Models, Thai-Style House Prefabricated Parts, Toddy Palm Furniture: This is a centre producing Thai-style house prefabricated parts of all types. The craftsmen inherited their sophisticated workmanship from their ancestors which conserving the unique Thai style. One can also find Thai-style house models and furniture made of several types of Toddy palm trees available for sale.
Wat Plotsat: In this temple compound, there is a tower made of brick, whose unique summit is covered with Ceylon-style chedi pagoda.
Somchit Roengpho Mixed Orchard: This orchard was given the Mixed Orchard and 2001 International Feminine Farmer Awards. Khun Somchit grows mixed fruits on a plot of 13 rai (5.2 acres) and rice on a plot of 10 rai.
Wat Tha Sutthawat: This ancient temple was constructed in the early Ayutthaya period. At present, this temple is under the royal patronage of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The temple compound is shaded with large trees and it offers a magnificent view of the Chao Phraya River.
Ban Bang Sadet Court Doll Center is a high raised Thai house behind Wat Tha Sutthawat in Tambon Ban Bang Sadet. The establishment of Ban Bang Sadet Court Doll Project was initiated by Her Majesty the Queen in 1976. Its main purpose is to help the villagers earn a supplementary income.
Wat Sa Kaeo: This temple has become a care center for orphans with many children under its supervision. Inside Wat Sa Kaeo, there is the "Samakkhisamakhan" building, which is a centre for hand woven fabrics project. It was established in 1981 as an initiative of Her Majesty the Queen and is currently under the supervision of Cottage Industry Section of the Ministry of Industry.
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