Wat Bang Khae Yai
Thailand
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Wat Bang Khae Yai
Welcome to the serene and historically rich precincts of Wat Bang Khae Yai. Positioned gracefully along the undulating banks of the Mae Klong River and the interconnected canal networks of Khlong Bang Khae, this temple is located…
Listen in the app2The Riverside Approach and Sema Stones
As we disembark from the pier onto the temple grounds, take a moment to survey the immediate riverside environment. You will frequently see local Thai families gathering here to feed the massive schools of fish that congregate…
Listen in the app3The Dual Stupas: Chedi Lek and Chedi Yai
Proceeding deeper into the complex, our attention is drawn to the impressive verticality of the stupas, or chedis. Wat Bang Khae Yai is distinguished by the presence of two highly distinct stupa structures. …
Listen in the app4The Old Ordination Hall
Adjacent to the Chedi Lek stands the historic Ubosot, or the main ordination hall of the temple. The exterior architecture of this structure is a superb example of the early Bangkok, or Rattanakosin, style. …
Listen in the app5The Grand Expansion and Modern Craftsmanship
Before we proceed to the temple's most guarded historical secret, it is vital to acknowledge the massive ongoing construction project occurring on the grounds: the building of a brand new, vastly larger ordination hall. This…
Listen in the app6The Hidden Wooden House
Now, we must seek out the true historical treasure of Wat Bang Khae Yai. Away from the grand stupas and the bustling construction of the new hall, tucked into a quiet corner of the compound, stands a highly unassuming, decidedly…
Listen in the app7The Masterpiece: Rama II Era Murals
As you step into the dim interior of the second-story room and ignite your flashlight, the walls suddenly burst into a spectacular array of faded pigments. You are now standing entirely surrounded by one of Thailand's most famous…
Listen in the app8Wat Bang Khae Yai
As we carefully descend the wooden staircase, leaving the brilliant, hidden murals of the Burmese wars back in the dark, and return to the sunlit, bustling courtyard of Wat Bang Khae Yai, we must reflect on the profound dualities…
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What is Wat Bang Khae Yai?
Wat Bang Khae Yai is a place in Thailand with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 13.4323, 99.9603 |
| Last updated |
