3 Landmarks Khmer Art in Western Thailand

📢 Many people, when talking about Khmer art, tend to think of stone castles in the northeast, such as the Pinymai stone castle. 🏰

But actually, the influence of Khmer civilization does not exist only in the northeast. ‼️

Today we will bring you three landmarks that show the influence of Khmer art in western Thailand. 👀✨

🏰 Sing City Castle, Kanchanaburi

Large Khmer Art Historic Site, built in the time of King Jayavarman VII. ⛩️

The castle itself is made of lang stone. The atmosphere is like an ancient city in the past. 🧱🌿

Highlights

- A museum that showcases antiquities found in Sing City.

- The Little Kwai River Scenic Area is next to the prehistoric tomb.

How to travel

- Travel by train to Gilen Port Station, by hire car to Sing Castle.

- A private car from downtown Kanchanaburi to the Kanchanaburi-Tryoke route until the 15th kilometer has a seven-kilometer left junction to Sing City Historic Park.

🛕 Maha Mahaeng Temple, Ratchaburi

The old temple with Prang, the president, was influenced by the art of Khom.

Reflecting the combination of Khom art and Thai art. 🏛️✨

Highlights

- Study historical traces such as pagoda, prasang, temple of death, old glass wall, Buddha image, according to the period of Dvaravadi, ancient Khom, Ayutthaya and early Bangkok.

- Cultural stop in downtown Ratchaburi.

How to travel:

- Travel by train to Ratchaburi Station and then by car to the temple.

- A passenger van from Bangkok came down to downtown Ratchaburi.

- Private cars on the Phetchasim route to downtown Ratchaburi.

🕍 Lang Walls Temple, Phetchaburi Mon.

A Khom Art Historic Site with Lang Stone Walls Surrounding 🧱

It was originally a monastery of the Brahmin religion. 🔱

Currently adapted to Buddhism. ☸️

Highlights

- A walk through the ancient site to study history.

- Worship the Buddha, making merit according to the way of the Thai temple.

- Base introspection practice

How to travel

- Phetchaburi Bus South Line is on the new South Line, the car is parked at Phetchaburi Bus Station, then take a minibus or a hire car to enter Walled Lang Temple.

- Private car. Take Rama 2. Run straight to the Lemon Palace intersection. Turn left, run straight for about 35 kilometers. The Lang Wall Temple is near the main court of Phetchaburi Old Town.

📚 these three places are examples of Khmer art heritage in western Thailand.

That still allows us to learn historical stories to the present day. 🙇🏻‍♀️⭐

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