Wat Muang, Ang Thong

Wat Muang, Ang Thong is an ancient temple that has been with Ang Thong Province for a long time. In the past year 2551, the construction of Luang Pho Yai (Phra Phuttha Maha Nawamin Sakyamuni Si Wichian Chai Chan) which is the largest in Thailand has been completed. It has become another destination for tourists to travel to see its beauty and pray for blessings continuously. Wat Muang, Ang Thong Visit beautiful temples, pray for blessings from the largest Buddha statue in Thailand History of Wat Muang, Ang Thong What is the origin of this ancient temple? ... Originally, Wat Muang, Ang Thong Province was an abandoned temple built since the late Ayutthaya period. In the past, it was a prosperous frontier city rich in various resources. However, during the war, the Ayutthaya Kingdom was lost to Burma, leaving only ruins and becoming an abandoned temple. In 1983, Phra Khru Wibun Achan Khun or Luang Pho Kasem of Wat Muang, Ang Thong, began to renovate it, turning it into a temple with resident monks and eventually becoming a spiritual anchor for Buddhists and nearby villagers. Highlights of Wat Muang, Ang Thong The Buddha statue is more than 95 meters tall. After the temple was renovated in 1991, it was opened for those with faith to join in donating money to build Phra Phuttha Maha Nawamin Sakyamuni Si Wichian Chai Chan, which was completed in 2009. It is considered the largest Buddha statue in Thailand and the largest sitting Buddha statue in the world, with a lap width of 62 meters and a height of 95 meters, equivalent to a 32-story building. According to the beliefs of the faithful, it is believed that if you walk to pay homage and touch the fingertips of Luang Pho Yai, Wat Muang, Ang Thong, you will prosper in your career. Each finger of Luang Pho grants a different blessing, so many people like to touch and pray to all fingers. Wat Muang, Ang Thong Open Travel Route Wat Muang, Ang Thong is located in Village 6, Huataphan Subdistrict, Wichian Chai District, Ang Thong Province, only 8 kilometers from Mueang District. If traveling from Bangkok, you can take a public bus to Mueang District and continue on. For those traveling by private car, you can travel to Wat Muang. Ang Thong according to Google Maps as follows: https://goo.gl/maps/ezXRFiXi9ZbkGrNB9 #Ang Thong #Visit Ang Thong #Accommodation Ang Thong #Wat Ang Thong