15/02/2026
Wat Tham Suea, Kanchanaburi. ðđð
Spent the day at this temple complex today. Itâs home to a massive golden Buddha statue that stands about 18 meters tall, pretty impressive scale when youâre standing right under it.
The site is spread out across a hilltop, so there are a few different pagodas you can actually go inside and climb. If you make it to the top levels, you get a clear view of the surrounding rice fields and the river. Itâs a good spot to see the layout of the province.
One of the more interesting things to watch was people trying to âringâ the giant gongs near the shrines. Itâs not about hitting them; you have to rub the center with your palms to make it hum. Definitely takes a bit of skill most people (myself included) couldnât get a sound out of it.Itâs supposed to be a sign of âmâritâ or a pure heart if you can make it sing.
Worth the stop if youâre in the area.
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