Attractions
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Amphoe Bang Rachan Wat Phra Prang and Ancient Kilns This
ancient site is located in Tambon Choeng Klat, Amphoe Bang Rachan, 17 km. west
of the the town. The temple contains an old pagoda of the Lop Buri style assumed
to have been constructed during the reign of King Narai the Great. The pagoda
measures 15 metres high and has some Buddha images at its base. Not far from the
pagoda, 3-4 ruined ancient kilns have been discovered. They were used for firing
earthenware during the Ayutthaya period. The kilns were relatively large and once
produced jars, bowls, mortars, pots, gable tops, and floor tiles. ::
Amphoe In Buri In Buri National Museum This museum is situated
inside a temple called Wat Bot. It exhibits several old objects such as King Rama
Vs palanquin, large shadow play figures, various styles of Phat Yot (monk ranking
ecclesiastical fans), a Green Stone Buddha Image, and an ancient sugar cane crushing
machine. Wat
Bot
This is an old temple constructed in an unusual style having iron
rails as the core of the lower part. The window and door panels of the chapel
were carved exquisitely by the best artisan of Sing Buri, a man by the name of
Chuen Hathakosol, who devoted 10 years of his life doing this piece of work.
:: Amphoe Khai Bang Rachan Monument of Bang Rachan Heroes
This is situated in Amphoe Khai Bang Rachan, 13 kms. southwest of the
town on Route No. 3032. The statues refer to the villagers of Bang Rachan who
bravely fought against the Burmese army in 1765 during the reign of King Ekkathat
of Ayutthaya. In spite of many more troops than the villagers, the Burmese had
to make eight attacks before the villagers were defeated due to their shortage
of weapons.
Wat Phikun Thong
This
temple in Tambon Wihan Khao, Amphoe Tha Chang, is 9 kms. from Wat Phra Non Chaksi.
Visitors come here to pay homage to the statue of Luang Pho Phae, a famous former
abbot of the temple. The temple also houses Thailands largest sitting Buddha image,
23 metres wide and 42 metres high, made of concrete and decorated with golden
mosaic.
Wat Pho Kao Ton
This
temple is near the Monument of Bang Rachan Heroes. It was the base where the Bang
Rachan villagers resisted the Burmese attacks. A replica of the ancient fortress,
identical to the original, was constructed. In a chapel, there is the statue of
Phra Achan Thammachot, who was both a monk and a leader of the Bang Rachan's heroes.
:: Amphoe Mueang
Old Court and City Hall
These
two European style buildings are located on Wilaichit Road by the Chao Phraya
River in the town. Both are constructed at the same period, some 90 years ago
during the reign of King Rama V. They are still in perfect condition.
Wat Na
Phrathat
This
temple, first called Wat Hua Muang by the villagers, is located 1 km. west of
Wat Phra Non Chaksi. It houses an ancient brick pagoda which was built during
the ancient Khmers glory. The pagoda was later renovated during the early Ayutthaya
period. This area is assumed to have been the ancient site of Sing Buri.
Wat Phra
Non Chaksi
This
temple is 4 kms. south of the town along the Sing Buri-Suphan Buri route. It houses
a huge Sukhothai-style reclining Buddha image, which is revered by the local people
and renowned for its large size, almost 46 metres long.
Wat Sawang Arom
This temple is situated in the town. It is a centre
for Buddha image sculpture. The technique was handed down from the Ban Chang Lo
School in Thon Buri. A collection of 300 Nang Yai or shadow play figures at this
temple is considered the most complete in Thailand.
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