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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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