Originally Posted by
BinSabai
just 4 of the many temples in this area:
Na Ja Sa Tai Chue Shrine, one of the largest and most spectacular chinese temple in Thailand in Angsila, part of Chonburi town (also known as Wat Thep Phuttaram)
nearby from the above
Wat Saen Suk or Wang Saen Suk with sculptures from Buddhist Hell in Bangsaen...also called "Hell-temple"
Wat Tham Khao Prathun, a temple in the djungle with cave (boats in the cave during raining season) and a trail on a nearby hill
Wat Namtok Thammarat, huge area with temples, statues, lakes etc. looks like someone wanted to build a business for (chinese) tourist groups, but business failed and everything is in decay
Thanks. Yes I’ve been to the Chinese shrine you mentioned; the facade is so large it was tough to fit in one shot. Nice views of the hills behind and ocean in front. Also a temple across the street next to the 7 Eleven. Also went to the Hell Garden you mentioned. Hit another Chinese style shrine by the sea and a famous viewpoint where monkeys congregate. All part of a very long day that ended with me at the Skywalk. The one place I had to cut out of my day was the Japanese-themed Mall; being a mall, an easy choice.
Can’t recall the name but I began my day visiting a temple north of the large Chinese one which is famous for a monk you often see on amulets: Phra Pidta?
The last two places sound intriguing; will definitely look them up.