Wat Bang Riang also known as Wat Rat Uppatham is a spectacular temple located at the top of Khao Lan hill in Bang Riang, Phang Nga province.

Surrounded by mountains, this temple contains several images and pagodas including a bell-shaped pagoda called Chedi Phutthathambanlue which houses relics of Lord Buddha.

Wat Bang Riang temple also hosts a huge Buddha image and a Guan Yin Chinese Goddess statue.

Photos courtesy of Andreas Hörstemeier.

-Thailand News (TN)

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