The temple, built during the reign of King Rama III, is particularly noteworthy for its replica of a Buddha footprint and its wooden Tripitaka library, called Ho Trai. It was built on stilts in the middle of a pond—a classic strategic location to protect the books and scriptures from rodents and insects. The temple is open to the public, and its interiors are lavishly decorated with wood paneling and gold leaf. There are also two Wiharns: an older one to the left and a newer one to the right of the library, which houses a larger seated Buddha statue.

Songthaews 2, 3, 8 and 12 are going to the temple entrance.

Wat Thung Si Muang 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 Thung Si Muang? Songthaews 2, 3, 8 and 12 go to the temple entrance.