Thanks to its impressive, 12-meter-high teak statues of Guan Yin Bodhisattva, this relatively new temple quickly became the most famous Chinese temple in Kanchanaburi province. The covered courtyard that welcomes visitors gives no hint of what awaits them inside: a hall whose walls and ceiling are also made of carved teak. At its center, back to back, sit the four statues of the 18-armed Chinese goddess. Dozens of statues of various kinds, also carved from wood, line the surrounding corridors. Wat Mettatham Photiyan is slated for expansion to accommodate even more statues. Dozens of statues are already stored to the right of the main hall, awaiting completion. The temple is located 23 kilometers from the city of Kanchanaburi and only a few kilometers from another noteworthy temple, Wat Tham Pu Wa, and its picturesque cave.

There is no public transportation to reach Wat Metta Tham Photiyan. You will therefore need your own means of transport.

Wat Metta Tham Photiyan 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 I get to Wat Metta Tham Photiyan? There is no public transportation to Wat Metta Tham Photiyan. You will need your own transportation.