Wat San Chao, Buddhist temple in Ban Klang, Thailand
Wat San Chao is a Buddhist temple in Ban Klang located near the Chao Phraya River with three stories that blend traditional Thai architecture and Chinese design elements throughout. The grounds include an ordination hall, a Mon-style pagoda, and a Chinese-style structure that serves as the religious center.
The temple was established around 1790 when a prince known for occult practices founded it after meeting a Mon monk, marking the beginning of this place of worship. Over centuries, it became a site where followers regularly gathered to honor their faith.
The temple houses a revered statue of Chao Pho Wat San Chao that blends Chinese and Thai spiritual traditions. Visitors come to light incense and pray, showing how people use this place as a spiritual refuge in daily life.
Visitors should wear modest clothing and remove their shoes before entering sacred areas of the site. The grounds are relatively easy to navigate since the main buildings are clearly marked and located within a connected compound.
The temple's name comes from its location at Khlong San Chao, where traders run a riverside market on weekends where locals buy and sell goods. This connection to the surrounding community makes the place more than just a religious site.
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