Khao Wang

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At the end of the nineteenth century Wat Maha Samanaram was constructed north of the palace. From the intersection on Ratchavithi Road, a half hour walk on a small path over several ramps decorated with nagas to the hill passing beautiful frangipani trees. Food for the large number of monkeys is sold everywhere.

Inside the hall are the works of a group of Master Khua disciples, the famous artists during the reign of King Rama IV. The beautiful painted Bangkok style murals, still in clear colours depict the pilgrimage to Buddha's footprint and the four stages of life: birth, aging, sickness and death.

It is located on the eastern shoulder of Khao Wang hill.

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Wat Phra Non (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) is another name for Wat Phra Phuttha Saiyat. It features an impressive 43-meter-long Buddha. It stands at the foot of Khao Wang.

The temple houses a beautiful reclining Buddha image or Phra Phuttha Saiyat in stucco and brick work, lacquered and covered with gold foil. One of the 4 largest reclining Buddha images in Thailand, it is believed to date back to the middle of the Ayutthaya period. The statue presently enshrined in Phra Wihan (formerly laid outdoors) contains inside many Dvaravati and U-thong Buddha images.

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Khao Wang Hotel is a Chinese style hotel offering clean, large and simple rooms that are rather shabby. They are equipped with fan or air con, TV, a bathroom with a squat toilet and small windows facing the hall. Located close to Khao Wang Hill it is a little noisy. There are a few restaurants and food stalls nearby.

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The newly built Sun Hotel painted in nice warm colours is located near Petchkasem Highway, yet the traffic noise is not disturbing. Most of the 52 large, simple and slightly sterile rooms at the Sun Hotel enjoy a view to Khao Wang Hill. They are equipped with private bathroom, air con, TV, fridge, hot water and balcony. An American breakfast is included in the room rate at Sun Hotel. The restaurant offers Thai and International dishes. Internet, laundry service, 24-hour reception and free parking upon request.

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