On your way to the Great Buddha, you'll pass the Wang Sam Sien on your left. A white statue of the Chinese goddess of mercy, Guanyin, welcomes you in a park-like setting with depictions of historical figures from Chinese folklore. The shrine also houses a large metal bell, similar to the one in the Imperial Palace in Beijing. A wall with 24 beautiful paintings tells 24 stories of gratitude. It's a peaceful and pleasant place to relax. If you're feeling hungry, you'll find a small restaurant behind the Guanyin statue.

The most adventurous can reach the temple on foot by climbing the hill on Phra Tamnak Road and continuing through Chaloem Phrakiat Park in front of the Tourist Police office (this is faster than following the road). Alternatively, the temple can also be reached by motorbike taxi or songthaew.

Wang Sam Sien is a temple, and when visiting a temple in Thailand there are some rules to follow: appropriate clothing (knees and shoulders should be covered), take off your shoes when entering the building, be quiet, do not hug or kiss, do not point your feet at the Buddha statue, do not smoke.

How to get there

How do you get to Wang Sam Sien? Those feeling adventurous can reach the temple on foot by climbing the hill on Phra Tamnak Street and continuing through Chaloem Phrakiat Park in front of the Tourist Police Office (this is faster than following the road). Alternatively, you can get there by motorbike taxi or songthaew.