Wat Bang Riang, Phang Nga
Wat Bang Riang in Phang Nga is a striking hilltop temple known for its giant white pagoda and panoramic countryside views, drawing visitors interested in scenery and spiritual sites.
Wat Bang Riang, Phang Nga
Wat Bang Riang stands on a hilltop in Thap Put district, inland from Phang Nga town, and is visible for a long way across the surrounding country. Three things share the summit: a very large gilded seated Buddha, a tall bronze figure of Guanyin on a separate terrace, and an ornate chedi holding relics.
The combination of Thai and Chinese imagery reflects the mixed community of the area, and the setting does the rest - the hill stands alone, so the terraces look out over rubber and palm plantations to the karst ridges of Phang Nga in every direction.
It receives very few foreign visitors and is reached by a steep access road from the highway between Phang Nga and Surat Thani.
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