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Wat Muang

Wat Muang
There are several important attractions in the temple. The ubosot of Wat Muang is surrounded by the biggest lotus petals in the world.

Wat Muang
Is located at Mu 6, Tambon Huataphan, approximately 8 kilometers from downtown.  Go along Ang Thong Wiset Chai Chan route (Highway No. 3195) Km 29 for 1 kilometer, the temple will be on the left side.  There are several important attractions in the temple.  The ubosot of Wat Muang is surrounded by the biggest lotus petals in the world.  Ground floor of Wihan Kaeo is a museum (open only on Saturday and Sunday during 9 am.5 pm.) exhibiting sacred objects, antiques, and figures of renowned monks from all over the country.  The upper floor of the museum houses the first and largest silver holy Buddha image of the country, which was constructed in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of His Majesty the Kings throne ascendancy.  Within the temple compound, there are figures of heaven and hell, Thai god paradise, Chinese god paradise, and a huge statue of Kuan Im female goddess.  Besides, there are figures narrating the history of Thai-Burmese battle in Wiset Chai Chan.  At the back of the temple, there is a fish park where you can also buy some local products of Ang Thong province here.




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