Thailand boasts an abundance of large, golden Buddha statues but none can compare with the Great Buddha of Thailand, situated in the Wat Muang Monastery in Ang Thong province. The 92 m (300 ft) tall statue is 63 m (210 ft) wide at its base. Construction began on the Giant Buddha Statue in 1990 and 18 long years passed before it was finally completed!
The Great Buddha of Thailand was designed according to the precepts of Theravada Buddhism. Visitors to the site, about 2 hours’ drive north of Bangkok, can also enjoy Wat Muang temple’s “Hell Park.” This Buddhist version of Dante’s Inferno features “macabre scenes of mutilation & death depicted through large colorful figures all set in different themed scenes.” Fun for the whole family!
About Ang Thong
Ang Thong, in central Thailand, is a small and pleasant town and province. Outside the capital city is a large Wat, which on holidays and weekdays is filled with visitors from the area. The reason: not only is the Wat a place of deep spiritual reverence and an abundance of cultural artefacts, but it is also a fun and enjoyable Buddhist 'theme' park, with lots of activities such as water sports, displays, games and lots of food and drink. There is also the near obligatory 'Big Buddha' statue as the centre piece of the park.
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