| Highlight: Boat trip for exploring the old submerged city Sangklaburi in Kao Leam Lake & National Park, Wat Wang Wiwekaram or Mon Temple |
This expanse of water has meaning of life and an origin of a legend “Legend of vanishing Sangkhlaburi ”Deep down, lies everlastingly, the city beneath the water who could have believed when the tide is low, emerging of former existing villages. Once diving down, you will have a chance to experience… an example of the beauty of Thai Architecture style of this unique Vihara (Chanting Hall)
Submerged City, Khao Laem Dam, Kanchanaburi
Approximately 160 Kilometres form Kanchanaburi, Kao Leam National Park is located on the scenic route to Sangklaburi. Wat Wang Wiwekaram. This extensive temple is on southern outskirt of Sangklaburi edge (hill side) on Kao Leam Dam. The complex is constructed in an unusual mix of Thai, India and Burmese Buddhist architectural style. Its pagoda was built in the style similar to Pha Phutta Khaya in India and its temple is housed with huge Buddha Image made of marble. The monastery abbot “Laung Pho Uttama” is highly respected among Thai people and Mon Tribal people.
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