Khao Chi Chan

Khao Chi Chan, located in Chon Buri Province, Thailand, is a unique attraction. A flattened mountain face with a laser carved Buddha figure inlaid with 18 tons of solid gold. Apparently, there is an ancient Buddha relic in the chest.

The mountain is a really impressive sight and attracts tourists from all over South East Asia, so can get busy with tourists vying for the best photo positions. The grounds are beautifully laid out and the whole site feels very peaceful, despite the number of tourists. A unique place to visit.

Asahna Bucha Day

Asahna Bucha day, commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon and marks the start of Buddhist lent. A very busy day for the temples as people make offerings and some enter monkhood.

I spent the morning at Wat Pa Pradu and then the King Taksin Shrine at Wat Lum Mahachai Chumpon, (more about these in later posts).

Left leaning Buddha statue — The Buddha statue at Wat Pa Pradu is one of the few left leaning Buddha’s in the world.

People attach gold leaf to a leaning buddha statue — The Buddha statue at Wat Pa Pradu is one of the few left leaning Buddha’s in the world.

Wat Pa Pradu

One of my favourite Buddhist temples is Wat Pa Pradu in Rayong, Thailand. The temple is known for a few things – the reclining Budhha covered in gold leaf, the tamarind tree which has special significance to the temple site, and the remains of the ancient temple displayed underneath one of the buildings, which people crouch down to see as they pass through three times. A beautiful and peaceful site and well worth visiting.

Flower offering at Wat Pa Pradu, Rayong, Thailand