City Pillar Shrine
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.
Thai Rice Farmers Museum This is located on Phraphanwasa Road in front of the
city hall. Opened in August 1994 and dedicated to the history
and study of rice farming, exhibit include tools of the
trade, the many rites surrounding it, and the historical
role of royalty in rice farming.
Wat Sanam Chai
This is an abandoned temple on the east bank of the Suphan
Buri River in the town. Only ruins of a large pagoda are
left to be seen. lt is estimated that its height should
be 70-80 metres if it were in perfect shape. After the excavation,
some human relics were found, and it was assumed that they
belong to warriors who died on the battlefield in ancient
times.
Wat Suwannaphum
This temple of the early Ayutthaya period is located opposite
the City Hall. There is a museum which stores ancient artifacts
such as bowls and cups, vases, Buddha images of various
periods, clocks and weapons.
Suphan Buri Tower
Rising up to 123 metres in the middle of a public park in
the heart of Siphan Buri, the tower offers a panoramic view
of the provincial town with an exhibition centre and souvenir
shops inside.
Wat Pa Lelai
This 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 Span 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. In
addition, an old Thai style house called "Chum Khun
Chang" has been built in the temple compound. The design
of the construction has followed the description in "Khun
Chang-Khun Phan", a classic Thai poem which is a work
of Sunthon Phu, the greatest poet of Thailand during the
early Bangkok period.
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat This temple is at Tambon Rua Yai on the west bank of
the Suphan Buri river in the town. Locally called Wat Phrathat,
it was constructed during the early Ayutthaya period, over
600 years ago, and houses a large U-Thong style pagoda with
Lord Buddha's relics.
Wat Phra Rup
This temple is located on Khun Chang Road on the west bank
of the Tha Chin river opposite the town's market. Also built
during the early Ayutthaya period, the temple houses a 13-metre
long reclining Buddha image called by the villagers 'Nen
Kaeo" with the most beatific face among all other statues
of the same period. There is also Lord Buddha's footprint
made of wood, the only one existing in Thailand. |
Wat Khae
This old temple is mentioned in the Khun Chang-Khun Phaen
literature. It houses a very old gigantic tamarind tree
and ancient Thai style houses called "Khum Khun Phaen".
The temple is 2 kms. beyond Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat.
Wat Phra Non
This is a popular attraction where visitors come to pay
homage to a reclining Buddha image and also feed a large
shoal of fish in the river by the temple.
Western Handicraft Promotion Centre This is located at Tambon Don Kamyam on Malaiman Road
about 8 kms. from Amphoe U-Thong. it has been established
to promote the support of cottage and handicraft industries
in Suphan Buri and other nearby provinces in the western
region. Many fine handicrafts are on display and on sale.
Tha Sadet Bird Sanctuary This is 15 kms from the town along the Suphan Buri-Don
Route (Highway No. 322) Some birds can be viewed during
the day time while a tremendous number of birds such as
open-billed stork, heron, comorants, painted stork, night
heron, and white ibises can be seen in the evening when
they return home.
Don Chedi Monument
This is located at Amphoe Don Chedi, 31 kms. from the township
area. The pagoda was constructed by the royal command of
King Naresuan the Great to commemorate his victory against
King Maha Uparacha of Burma in singlehanded elephant back
combat in 1592. A cast statue of King Naresuan the Great
mounting the elephant's neck was placed in front of the
pagoda. [ MORE ]
U-Thong Ancient Town About 30 kms. to the east of the town near the Chorakhe
Sam Phan River. U-Thong was once a prosperous town during
the Dvaravati period before Ayutthaya was founded as the
capital in 1347. The U-Thong National Museum in the U-Thong
district exhibits artifacts and archaeological materials,
such as tools, utensils, and Buddha images found from excavations
and shows the development of communities settled in Suphan
Buri in different periods.
Wat Phai Rong Wua
This temple is located at Tambon Bang Ta Then, Amphoe Song
Phi Nong, 43 kms. 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. |