Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

The Chinese-style architecture is the main reason to visit and stands out sharply from everything else in Kanchanaburi. Red and gold, tiered roofs—a building that critics often compare to a miniature Temple of Heaven in Beijing. The Vietnamese name, Chùa Khánh Thọ, hints at the diverse cultural influences. There's a large hall with an imposing Buddha statue, several smaller buildings, and a park with a flowing river that invites visitors to linger. It's not crowded, and that's precisely the point.

Enter the halls. Even some visitors with lower ratings have said the interiors are just as beautiful as the exteriors, and you can easily explore the grounds without opening a single door. Admission is free, and you can drive around the grounds instead of parking and walking. If your visit coincides with Vesak Day, the place fills with local worshippers and transforms into a completely different world.