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This ancient temple is located on Somphan Khong Road, 300 metres off
Malai Maen Road in Tambon Rua Yai, on the western Bank of the Tha Chin
River. The temple, whose history dates back not less than 600 years
ago, was once in the heart of the ancient town Suphannaphum. The main
stupa once housed relics of the Lord Buddha, but it was raided for
treasure and neglected in ruins. The main target of the raiders was the
famous version of Suphan Buri’s votire tabletss, which are among the
top five sought-after series of votire tablets of Thailand.
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This temple is located at Tambon Bang Ta Then,
Amphoe Song Phi Nong, 43 kilometres from the town on the way to
Bangkok. It houses the largest metal cast Buddha image of the world
called Phra Phutthakhodom, which has a lap width of 10 metres and a
height of 26 metres.
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This is a very old temple located on the west bank
of the river on Malaimaen Road in the town. It is believed to have been
built some 800 years ago when Suphan Buri was a prosperous community. A
huge sitting Buddha image named "Luang Pho To", 23 metres in height, is
enshrined in the main chapel. The image was originally situated in the
open area and was later covered by the chapel. Worship fairs
celebrating the image are held twice a year in April and November.
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The monument is located in Tambon Don Chedi, on Highway 322, 31
kilometres from downtown. The royal monument of King Naresuan the Great
and the pagoda were built to commemorate the victory over the Burmese
troops. In January 1592, he defeated Phra Maha Upparacha, the Burmese
Crown Prince in a royal duel on elephant back; as a result, the Siamese
kingdom regained its sovereignty from the occupation of Burma.
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Bueng Chawak was originally a part of Tha Chin
River. After a period of times, a part or the river branched off to
form a crescent shaped lake tht took up some areas of Doem Bang Nang
Buat district, Suphan Buri province, and Hankha district, Chai Nat
province. In 1994, the Suphan Buri Provincial Authority and
H.E.Mr.Banharn Silpa-archa, the Prime Minister, and various sectors,
public and private. Initiated the Bueng Chawak Chalerm Phra Kiet Development Project to celebrate His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej's on his 50th Year Accession to the Throne.
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Located in Tambon Phihan Daeng, on the bank of Tha Chin River north of
Wat No Phutthangkun, the temple built in the Rattanakosin period, is
famed for its large fish sanctuary that occupies some part of the river
as well as beautiful shady park which is the main recreational area of
the province.
The image hall or Wihan of Wat Phra Non houses a
special reclining Buddha image carved from granite about 2 metres long.
While most reclining Buddha images lie on one side, the Buddha image
here lies supine.
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Located on Khun Chang Road, on the western bank of the Tha Chin River,
opposite the market, this temple dates back over 600 years to the late
U Thong period. The ancient temple houses a reclining Buddha statue,
which is said to have the most beautiful face in Thailand. With a
length of 13 metres and 3 metres high, the east-facing reclining Buddha
image is surmised to have been built during the years 1257-1260.
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Located in the downtown area on Nang Phim Road,
this country's first and highest view point tower overlooking Chaloem
Phatthara Rachini Park allows tourists to enjoy a bird's eye view over
the province at a height of 123.25 metres. The tower has four view
point decks, including ticketing and souvenirs, snack bar and park view
souvenir and downtown viewpoint decks, and the fourth panoramic
viewpoint deck is at a height of 78.75 metres. Telescopes are
available on the decks. The interior is decorated with murals
featuring King Naresuan the Great.
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This is located on the west bank of the Suphan Buri
River. Originally it was built in Thai style architecture but later
altered to a Chinese pavilion design. The shrine houses statues of the
god Vishnu carved out of green stone.
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The theme village is located at kilometre 115-116
of Highway 340. Occupying over a 100-rai (40-acre) plot of land, the
Buffalo Villages feature the rural lifestyle in the central region such
as Thai farmer villages, rice-threshing ground water, buffalo ranch,
traditional Thai houses on stilts. Visitors can enjoy exploring various
corners, which feature different local wisdom such as Thai medical
knowledge, traditional Thai massage, local herbs, and Thai astrology.
Visitors can enjoy 30- minute buffalo shows at 11.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.
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Located in Tambon Pho Phraya, north of Wat Phra Non, next to Pho Phraya
Watergate, 9 kilometres from downtown. The temple’s Wihan has
distinguished architecture in the Burmese style. The hall houses a
Buddha footprint. In the backyard is the library for Buddhist
scriptures, which is located in the middle of the pond. Large flock of
flying foxes live on the Java plum trees in the backyard of this
temple.
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Wat Phra That or Wat Phra That Sala Khao - The temple is located at kilometre 145 of Highway 321, opposite Wat
Suan Taeng. Local people call it Wat Phra That Nok because of the stupa
which is similar to the one in Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat . With a
height of 25 metres, the ruined stupa is a bit smaller with a rounder
spire. Presumed from archaeological evidence, this temple dates back
during 1424-1488 in the reign of Phra Borommatrailokkanat
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The natural lake is on Highway 3038, 3 kilometres from the Don Chedi
Monument or about 40 kilometres from Amphoe Mueang. The huge lake was
involved in the war when King Naresuan defeated the Burmese troops.
With water supply that could feed an army of over 100,000 warriors,
elephants and horses as well as the better location over the hill away
from the enemy, here was the stronghold of the Siamese Army for months.
It is pitiful that the lake, at present covering an area of only 29 rai
(11.6 acres), is in poor condition.
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Located at Mu 1 of Tambon Sam Chuk, some 600 metres off Highway 340,
the ancient temple houses the Buddha footprint, sandstone Buddha statue
from the Ayutthaya period, and a pair of bronze swans. There is no
evidence to prove when this temple was built. An annual festival is
held to honour and celebrate the footprint. For more information, call
Tel. 0 3557 1791, 0 3557 1108, 0 3557 2755.
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Located in Tambon Ban Sa on Liap Khlong Chonlaprathan Road, 7
kilometres off Highway 3038, the temple was formerly called Wat
Ratchasing. After Phra Maha Upparacha of Burma was killed by King
Naresuan on the elephant back duel, the Burmese kingdom executed King
Naresuan’s sister, Phra Suphan kanlaya, who had been held hostage in
Burma, in revenge. So, a legend says that King Naresuan the Great
founded the temple to honour his sister. The temple houses a
500-year-old Buddha image and three pagodas standing for King Naresuan,
King Eka Tossarod, and Phra Suphan kanlaya.
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