Wat Khun In Pramun in the northwestern part of the
province houses the world’s
largest
reclining Buddha image 50 meters long that dates
back to the Sukhothai period.
A 15th-century reclining Buddha image, though not
as huge, is housed in Wat Pa Mok to the south of
the provincial capital. There is a statue of a giant
standing guard at the entrance.
To the north of the town, Wat Chaiyo Worawiharn
houses the nation's third enormous seated Buddha
image from the Rattanakosin period. The image is
called Phra Maha Phuttha Phim.
The Drum-Making Village of Baan Pae, situated on
the left banks of the Chao Phraya River, produces
high-quality drums of various sizes. The Weaving
Villages on both sides of the Chao Phraya River
consists of those that make finished products from
wicker and from bamboos.
Stroll around the Bang Sadet village and see how
each household makes Miniature Dolls from natural
resources.
City Attractions
Other interesting temples in the town include Wat
Ang Thong Worawihan with beautiful stupa and chapel,
Wat Chantharangsi with a gigantic Buddha image,
Wat Ratchapaksi with a large reclining Buddha image
of Ayutthaya period.
City Pillar Shrine is opposite to the city hall.
The shrine has beautiful mural paintings.
Wat Ton Son Located in the town on the west bank
of the Chao Phraya River, this old temple enshrines
"Somdet Phra Si Muang", a beautiful seated
Buddha image.
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