[2025 Sangkhla Buri Attraction] Travel Guide for Wat Wang Wiwekaram (Updated Mar)

#VisitKanchanaburi Wat Wang Wiwekharam or popularly known as Wat Luang Pho Uttama is a temple that Phra Ratcha Udom Mongkhon (E Mong Uttamaram) or Luang Pho Uttama, together with Karen and Mon migrants, built in 1953 at Ban Wang Kalang, Sangkhla Buri District, Kanchanaburi Province, near the Thai-Burmese border, approximately 220 kilometers from Mueang Kanchanaburi District. At first, the temple only had a hut, a pavilion, and a monastery. The name Wat Luang Pho Uttama is also a name that the locals called it. Before, Wat Wang Wiwekharam was located on a high hill called Sam Prasob, which is the point where three rivers, the Songkhla River, the Beekli River, and the Rantee River, flow together. Later, in 1962, the Department of Religious Affairs received permission to use the name Wat Wang Wiwekharam. At that time, it was named after the original district, Wang Ka-Sangkhla Buri District, but later it was merged into a sub-district before being changed to Sangkhlaburi District, Kanchanaburi Province in 1965. #Worship and ask for blessings #Luang Pho Uttama

Wat Wang Wiwekharam or locals often call it Wat Luang Pho Uttama .. located in Sangkhla Buri District, Kanchanaburi Province .. is a Mon temple with beautiful Burmese and Mon art .. while the Buddha Gaya pagoda is located on a small hill that is separated from the church and other temples .. in the evening, locals bring flowers and go in to pray .. in front, there is a white lion sitting guarding the pagoda #Sangkhlaburi

#NewYearTravel This New Year.. Come experience the Mon lifestyle and enjoy the nature along the river in Sangkhla Buri District. .. Sangkhla Buri is a district of Kanchanaburi Province. It is a district that is about 200 kilometers away from the city center. .. Although the distance may be far, the road is quite good all the way. There are some winding roads, but they are not too steep. You can come by both private car and public transport. .. When you arrive in Sangkhla Buri, you must not miss checking in at the Mon Bridge, giving alms to monks in the morning at Wat Wang Wiwekaram, walking to experience the Mon way of life, local food, and sitting and enjoying the atmosphere along the river. .. If you have time, you can rent a boat to see the old sunken temple, and go to the Three Pagodas Pass, the westernmost border. #Sangkhla Buri #Kanchanaburi

If anyone goes to visit the Mon Bridge, there is another place near the Mon Bridge. I thought that if I came here, I had to stop by here too, which is Wat Wang Wiwekharam (Luang Pho Uttama). It is another place that the spiritual line should not miss. Paying homage to Luang Pho Uttama at Wat Wang Wiwekharam will enhance your life's auspiciousness. When coming to pay homage at the temple, you should dress neatly. However, women at the temple will have sarongs for you to wear. Wat Wang Wiwekharam is another very beautiful day. If anyone has the opportunity to visit the Mon Bridge, don't forget to stop by and pay homage at least once in your life. 🕰️bOpening hours: Open 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM 🏖️Environment/Facilities: There is a parking lot. 📍Address: Nong Lu Subdistrict, Sangkhla Buri District, Kanchanaburi Province #tripfreeaccommodation #WatWangWiwekharam #LuangPhoUttama #MonBridge #MonBridgeSangkhlaburi #Kanchanaburi

Lively and beautiful, pouring water on the Buddha through bamboo channels On April 16, in front of the Buddha Gaya pagoda, Wat Wang Wiwekharam, Nong Lu Subdistrict, Sangkhla Buri District, Kanchanaburi Province, many villagers of Ban Wang Ka and tourists joined the tradition of pouring water on the Buddha through bamboo channels of the Thai-Mon people during the Sangkhla Buri Mon Songkran Festival. The way to pour water on the Buddha here is different from other ways to pour water on the Buddha. The Mon people pour water on the Buddha through bamboo channels that are lined up for more than 50 meters. These bamboo channels are made from bamboo that is split in half lengthwise and tied together to form a waterway. Each channel has branches that spread out to help people who come to the event pour water on the Buddha thoroughly. The water from each channel will flow to the main channel to the monks who are sitting waiting to be poured water behind the flower screen. This is another tradition during Songkran that is filled with faith among the Thai-Mon people. In addition, there is a procession of monks walking out of the pagoda and stepping on the backs of men who are lying flat on the ground. The Mon people believe that dedicating oneself to the monks stepping on their backs will bring good fortune to oneself. #Songkran2024Travel

#dreamvoyage Wat Wang Wiwekharam, Sangkhla Buri, Kanchanaburi • Wat Wang Wiwekharam or Wat Luang Pho Uttama is located in Sangkhla Buri District, Kanchanaburi Province. It is a temple that Luang Pho Uttama, along with Karen and Mon migrants, built in 1953. • Wat Wang Wiwekharam has a replica of the Buddha Gaya pagoda, modeled after the Buddha Gaya pagoda in India, and the Mon Bridge, which is the longest wooden bridge in Thailand. • Currently, Wat Wang Wiwekharam has moved to its current location on a hill due to the construction of the Khao Laem Dam or Vajiralongkorn Dam, which caused the water in the dam to flood the old district and the entire Mon village.

Unseen view of Vajiralongkorn Dam on the Big Buddha Early December, a place that few people will come up to, most of them come to the important temple of this city, mainly to pay respect to Luang Por Uttama or to the Buddha Gaya pagoda. This place has a very beautiful view. 🇹🇭🇲🇲 Building a landmark with a hundred-million-baht view, a big dam New unseen spot that you must come to ❄️❄️✌️✌️🏡⛳ #UnseenThailand #Sangkhlaburi #WhereToTravel #KanchanaburiTravel #Kanchanaburi #Khao Laem Dam #Mon Bridge #Wat Wang Wiwekharam #Winter #Hundred-million-baht view

Wat Wang Wiwekharam (Old) or Wat Luang Pho Uttama is a temple that Luang Pho Uttama, along with Karen and Mon migrants, jointly built in 1953 at Ban Wang Kalang, Sangkhla Buri District, Kanchanaburi Province, near the Thai-Burmese border, approximately 220 kilometers from Mueang Kanchanaburi District. At first, the temple only had a hut, a pavilion, and a monastery. The name Wat Luang Pho Uttama is also a name that the villagers called it. Before, Wat Wang Wiwekharam was located on a high hill called Sam Prasob, which is the point where three rivers, the Songkhla River, the Beekli River, and the Rantee River, flow together. Later, in 1962, the Department of Religious Affairs received permission to use the name Wat Wang Wiwekharam. At that time, it was named after the original district, Wang Ka-Sangkhla Buri District, but later it was merged into a sub-district before being changed to Sangkhla Buri District. Kanchanaburi Province in 1965. Later, the construction of the Khao Laem Dam or Vajiralongkorn Dam, which flooded the old Sangkhlaburi District, including this temple, so the temple was moved to a hill instead. This old temple was submerged for about ten years, leaving only the ruins of the temple. 📍Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/oNcPVnKQUxQm1NzJ8 #WatWangWiwekaram #VisitKanchanaburi

📌Travel to make merit 😍 Worship the remains of Luang Por Uttama, worship Luang Por Khao, worship the replica of the Buddha Gaya pagoda, see the old chapel that is submerged underwater, see the Mon Bridge and the scenery of the Sam Phrasop area 📌Interesting activities ✨💖 Wat Wang Wiwekaram is a tourist attraction and a center of the hearts of people of many races living in Sangkhla Buri District. It is a sacred place for the Mon people to perform traditional Mon ceremonies. Other events, such as in February of every year, there is an event similar to Luang Por Uttama's birthday. There are religious activities and ceremonies such as a rope boxing competition, local cultural performances such as Mon dancing, Karen Tong dancing, and dressing in the style of Thai-Mon culture. ————- One-stop destination in Kanchanaburi 🌤️✔️ #Kanchanaburi #Secret location #Waiting for the day to travel

#Entering the temple to make merit #thailand Phutthakhaya Pagoda is located in Nong Lu Subdistrict, Sangkhla Buri District, Kanchanaburi Province. It is in the area of ​​Wat Wang Wiwekaram, Sangkhla Buri. 🙏🙏 It is a pagoda that is a replica of the Buddha Gaya Pagoda of India. It is beautiful and stands out with its golden pagoda. At the entrance, there is a large pair of lion statues, which are magnificent, as if they are protecting the pagoda. Go in to worship the Buddha, make merit, and pray to the God of Promptness to make your wishes come true.