Place of worship
Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram
30 locals recommend,
Location
17 Lorong Burma
George Town, Pulau Pinang
Tips from locals
Wat Chaiyamangkalaram was built in 1845 on a piece of land granted to the Siamese community in George Town by Queen Victoria. The land, a diplomatic gesture to promote trading ties between the British Empire and the Siamese Rattanakosin Kingdom, was presented by the then Governor of the Straits Settlements, William John Butterworth, to four female Siamese trustees. A reclining Buddha statue is a must see here. 10mins walk away.
Wat Chaiyamangkalaram was built in 1845 on a piece of land granted to the Siamese community in George Town by Queen Victoria. The land, a diplomatic gesture to promote trading ties between the British Empire and the Siamese Rattanakosin Kingdom, was presented by the then Governor of the Straits Sett…
A Thai temple built in 1845, Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram houses the giant Reclining Buddha statue. Measuring 33 metres long, it is said to be the third largest of its kind in the world and signifies Buddha’s total detachment from worldly matters during the last days of his life. Famous as Buddha’s final resting pose before his death, besides the lounging Buddha statue you can also find smaller Buddha sculptures in various guises and positions around the temple, as well as those of Thai deities. Furthermore, the temple is also home to colourful murals depicting Buddha’s life story.
A Thai temple built in 1845, Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram houses the giant Reclining Buddha statue. Measuring 33 metres long, it is said to be the third largest of its kind in the world and signifies Buddha’s total detachment from worldly matters during the last days of his life. Famous as Buddha’s final…
The biggest Thai temple is located in Penang. It has been around since 1845 and is home to a reclining Buddha that is considered one of the top five biggest in the world
One of the Largest Reclining Buddha statue. 33 meters in length. The temple was built on a land given by Queen Victoria as a gesture of goodwill to boost trading relations with Thailand