Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat

This royal temple is located on the western side of the river in Tambon Bang Si Muang, Amphoe Muang. It was constructed under the royal command of King Rama lll to the dedication of his mother and grandparents who resided in this area. The temple was built in a mixed Thai and Chinese architectural style with bricks from the demolition of an old fortress at the mouth of Khlong Om. It houses a number of shrines and some extremely beautiful paintings on the chapel walls. Beautiful scriptures have been added to the gable, door and window frames of the chapel.

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