Wat Thawornwararam, Kanchanaburi

History

Wat Thawornwararam is a Chinese Mahayana Buddhist temple.

What to see

The temple has a picturesque pagoda and statue of the Laughing Buddha by the river. There are also unusual eleven-headed fish guarding one of the buildings.

Getting there

The temple is on Prasit Road, next to Wat Nua and within walking distance of the guesthouse area.

Updated: December 13, 2011.

Wat Thawornwararam Kanchanaburi Chinese pagoda

Wat Thawornwararam Chinese pagoda.

Wat Thawornwararam Kanchanaburi Chinese temple

Wat Thawornwararam Chinese temple.

Wat Thawornwararam Kanchanaburi eleven-headed fish

Eleven-headed fish guard the entrance to a hall at Wat Thawornwararam.

Wat Thawornwararam Kanchanaburi Laughing Buddha

Wat Thawornwararam Laughing Buddha.