Wat Wang Wiwekaram & Chedi Buddhakaya
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The most important temple in the Mon village, founded by Venerable Uttama. The golden chedi beside it is modeled on the great stupa at Bodh Gaya in India and is the spiritual heart of the Mon community.
Wat Wang Wiwekaram stands in the Mon village across the bridge. The original temple was submerged when a reservoir was built in the 1980s, so it was rebuilt on its current site. The main hall blends Thai, Burmese and Mon styles and enshrines the deeply revered Venerable Uttama. Not far from the main hall, the gleaming golden Chedi Buddhakaya, modeled on the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya in India, houses Buddha relics and is especially striking when lit up at night. Beside the temple is a Mon market, where you can buy Burmese-style spices, fabrics and thanaka powder. When visiting the temple, dress modestly and remove your shoes before entering the hall.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Mon Bridge (Uttamanusorn Bridge)
- Sunken Temple (Wat Sam Prasop)
- Three Pagodas Pass
- Khao Laem National Park
- Kroeng Krawia Waterfall
- Vajiralongkorn Dam (Khao Laem Dam)
- Thong Pha Phum National Park
- Pilok Mine Village (E-Thong)