Wat Sam Phran, Buddhist temple in Sam Phran, Thailand.
The 17-story cylindrical building features a massive dragon sculpture spiraling around its exterior, painted in bright pink and reaching 80 meters high.
The temple complex opened its doors in September 1985, introducing a new architectural approach that combined traditional Buddhist elements with modern design concepts.
The central dragon symbolizes power and protection in Thai Buddhist practices, while the temple structure incorporates meditation halls and ceremonial spaces.
Visitors can access the temple grounds daily between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM, with the main entrance located 40 kilometers west of Bangkok.
The interior contains multiple floors connected by stairs, allowing people to climb inside the dragon body and reach different temple sections.
Location: Sam Phran
Inception: September 16, 1985
GPS coordinates: 13.73500,100.21500
Latest update: May 29, 2025 07:34
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