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Sing Buri Attractions:
Wat Phikun thong
This temple in Tambon Wihan Khao, Amphoe Tha Chang, is 9
kms. from Wat Phra Non Chaksi. Visitor
come here to pay homage to the statue of Luang Pho Phae, a famous
former abbot of the temple. The temple also houses Thailand's
largest sitting Buddha image, 23 meters wide and 42 metres high,
made of concrete and decorated with golden mosaic.
Monument of Bang Rachan
Heroes
This is
situated in Amphoe Khai Bang Rachan, 13 kms. southwest of the town on
Route No.3032. The statues refer to the villagers of Bang
Rachan who bravely fought against the Burmese army in 1765 during
the reign of King Ekkathat of Ayutthaya. In spite of many mire
troops than the villagers, the Burmese had to make eight attacks
before the villagers were defeated due to their shortage of weapons.
Wat Pho Kao Ton
This temple is near the Monument of Bang Rachan
Heroes. It was the base where the Bang Rachan villagers resisted he
Burmese attacks. A replica of the original, was constructed. In a
chapel, there is the statue of Phra Achaan Thammachot, who was both a
monk and a leader of the Bang Rachan's heroes.
Wat Phra Prang and Ancient Kilns
This ancient site is located in
Tambon Choeng Klat, Ampgoe Bang Rachan, 17 km. west of the town.
The temple contains an old pagoda of the Lop Buri Style assumed to have
been constructed during the reign of King Narai the Great. The pagoda
measures 15 meters high and has some Buddha images at its base. Not far
from the pagoda, 3-4 ruined ancient Kilns have been discovered. They
were used for firing earthenware during the Ayutthaya period. The kilns
were relatively large and once produced jars, bowls, mortars, pots, hale
tops, and floor tiles.
In Buri National Museum
This museum is situated inside a temple
called Wat Bot. It exhibits several old objects such as King Rama V's
palanquin, large shadow play figures, various styles of "Phat Yot"
(monk ranking ecclesiastical fans), a Green Stone Buddha Image,
and an ancient sugar cane crushing machine.
Wat Bot
This an old temple constructed in an unusual style having iron rails as the core of the lower part. The window and door panels of the chapel were
carved exquisitely by the best artisan of Sing
Buri, a man by the name of Chuen Hathakosol, who devoted 10 years of
his life doing of work.
Local Food and Products :
The snakehead mullet caught
in Sing Buri, known as "Pla Chon Mae La" is noted for its large size and quality flesh. Many local restaurants along Highway No.32 serve delicious fish menus, such as baked fish with
broiled vegetables, steamed and grilled fish.
Famous local products of sing Buri include "Khanom Pia" or Chinese cake made in Amphoe
In Buri and "Kun Chiang", or Chinese style pork sausage which is available in the town.
Bamboo wickerwork and products made from palm leaves are produced at Ban Ranam, Mu 6, rambon Chi Nam Rai, Amphoe
In Buri.
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