Ang Thong, originally known as Mueang Wiset Chai Chan, is located along the Noi
River and the low-lying banks of the Chao Phraya River. Historically, Ang Thong
was an essential frontier outpost of the Ayutthaya Kingdom in defense against
the Burmese.
Ang Thong province is a center for the production of
numerous handicrafts, including miniature dolls, firebricks, drums, and
wickerwork. It is also the site of origin of Li Ke folk dancing and many native
folk songs, as well as the hometown of Nai Dok and Nai Thongkaeo, heroes of the
legendary Bang Rachan Battle against the Burmese. Ang Thong also features more
than 200 magnificent and interesting temples.
Ang Thong is a small province through which the Chao Phraya and Noi Rivers
flow.Ang Thong is mostly flat, containing neither mountains nor forests,
and consists primarily of agricultural land. Ang Thong receives much rain during
the rainy season and the two rivers and their subsidiary canals (klongs) provide
enough water to the sandy soil to produces abundant rice crops. Ang Thong is
only 108 kilometers from Bangkok and is an area of historical importance for its
contributions to Thai art and mythology. There are a number of historical
attractions in Ang Thong, including many fine temples, and there are
opportunities to see unique handicrafts produced in several local villages.
WHERE TO TRAVEL
Wat Tonson Is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River opposite Ang Thong
Technical College. Wat Tonson is an ancient temple housing Somdet Phra Si Mueangthong, a very beautiful seated Buddha image in the posture of subduing
Mara with the lap size of about 14 meters wide and 19 meters high molded in
metal and gilded. Wat Tonsons abbot, Phra Ratchasuwanmalee, started the
construction in 1973. Her Royal Highness, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
performed a ceremony to complete the construction on March 7, 1985. This is
regarded as the one of the largest metal molded Buddha images with beautiful
posture.
Wat Chantharangsi Is located in Ban Na,
Mu 9, Tambon Huaphai from the Asian Highway intersection entering Amphoe Mueang
approximately 1 kilometer. When you see the sign of the road, take another 1
kilometer to reach this temple. Areas of this temple cover both sides of the
road. On one side, there is a sacred Buddha image called Luangpho Yok. On the
other side, it locates wihan of Luangpho Sod which housing the metal image, the
largest of its kind in the world, was constructed in 1996. This golden Buddha
image has a lap width of approximately 6 meters and 9 inches, and a height of
9.9 meters.
Wat Muang Is located
at Mu 6, Tambon Huataphan, approximately 8 kilometers from downtown. Go along
Ang Thong Wiset Chai Chan route (Highway No. 3195) Km 29 for 1 kilometer, the
temple will be on the left side. There are several important attractions in the
temple. The ubosot of Wat Muang is surrounded by the biggest lotus petals in
the world. Ground floor of Wihan Kaeo is a museum (open only on Saturday and
Sunday during 9 am.5 pm.) exhibiting sacred objects, antiques, and figures of
renowned monks from all over the country. The upper floor of the museum houses
the first and largest silver holy Buddha image of the country, which was
constructed in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of His Majesty the Kings
throne ascendancy. Within the temple compound, there are figures of heaven and
hell, Thai god paradise, Chinese god paradise, and a huge statue of Kuan Im
female goddess. Besides, there are figures narrating the history of
Thai-Burmese battle in Wiset Chai Chan. At the back of the temple, there is a
fish park where you can also buy some local products of Ang Thong province
here.
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