Great Guan Yin Statue, Wat Huay Pla Kang, Buddhist statue at Wat Huay Pla Kang, Rim Kok, Thailand
The white Guanyin statue rises 90 meters above the temple grounds, featuring 25 floors and an observation deck at its summit.
The statue, completed in 2016, represents the Bodhisattva Guanyin and stands as part of a temple complex combining Thai Lanna and Chinese architectural elements.
The statue represents Guanyin, known as the Goddess of Mercy in Buddhist traditions, symbolizing infinite compassion and benevolence toward all beings.
Visitors can access the observation level through an internal elevator for 40 baht, offering views across the surrounding valleys and mountains.
The structure contains multiple floors displaying wooden Guanyin statues, while dragon sculptures guard the entrance stairway.
Location: Rim Kok
GPS coordinates: 19.94859,99.80568
Latest update: July 12, 2025 09:18
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