Uthai Thani - Wat Sangkat Rattana Khiri - LP Serni

Wat Sangkat Rattana Khiri lies at the foot of Khao Sakae Krang at the end of Tha Chang Road in Tambon Nam Sum. Inside the main hall is Phra Bhuddha Mongkhon Sai Sit, also called Luang Pho Mongkhon, an ancient bronze Buddha image from the Sukhothai period in the Man Wichai posture. It is 1.5 meters wide and was made in the reign of King Lithai.

A stairway leads to the top of Khao Sakae Krang totaling 449 steps. At the peak is a pavilion with a multi-tiered roof, housing a replica of Lord Buddha’s footprint and a large bronze bell built in the reign of King Rama V. It is said that this is a sacred bell, and visitors to the province who have not rung the bell have not truly seen the province. In another corner of the temple is the statue of the father of King Rama I, the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, who was born in Ban Sakae Krang.


Location
To get there, from the city, take Road No. 3220 and turn left into the provincial stadium leading up the mountain. The distance is around 4 kilometers.

Address:  Thanon Tha Chang, Tambon Nam Sum, Amphoe Mueang, Uthai Thani
Opening hours:  The temple is open daily from 8.00 am-5.00 pm.


Recommendation ****

Amulet stalls outside the temple upon reaching the hill top

Double headed 9 tail Chinchook

'Cat's' teeth

Breezy and nice view from the top

Chinese temple just before the Wat

Buddha's Relics

Now another flight of steps down..this should be easier...

You will be able to see another extension of the temple on the opposite
road upon reaching the foothill