Suphanburi - Wat Phai Rong Wua

Wat Phai Rong Wua houses many of the world’s largest metal Buddhist objects. It is most famous for housing the largest bronze Buddha image in the world. The statue, called Phra Phutthakhodom, is 10 meters wide at the lap and towers a staggering 26 meters.

The temple has also recreated within its compound locations of significance in the Lord Buddha’s life. These include the places where he was born, reached enlightenment, gave his first sermon, attained nirvana. There are also recreations of Buddhist hell and heaven. The temple houses the world’s largest cement Buddha image, fronted by the largest gong and alms bowl in the world. There is also the world’s largest bronze multi-spired building, known as Phra Wihan Roi Yot, and the largest bronze Wheel of the Doctrine, or Dhammachakra.



Location
This temple is located at Tambon Bang Ta Then, Amphoe Song Phi Nong, 43 kilometers from the town, en route to Bangkok. To get there, first take Taling Chan-Suphan Buri Road, then turn left towards the temple before Lat Bua Luang T-junction. If taking Highway 3422, the temple is at Km 18-19.

Address:  Song Phi Nong District, Suphan Buri, Thailand



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