Wat Thep Charoen

Operating day: Daily

Operating time: 08.00 - 17.00

 

Situated in Tambon Tha Kham, this temple is 4 kilometres from Phetkasem Road (highway no.4) at the 490th kilometre. The temple is located at the foot of Rap Ro Hill used to be the port area in the ancient time. There are many interesting attractions around this temple.

 

Many Buddha images are in Tham Phra. The meditation area at Tham Ai Te, with a reclining Buddha fresco painting on the wall. Also, There are beautiful stalactites and stalacmites in Tham Sai.

 

Moreover, in the temple there is the Buddhas footprint and the body which was not yet decayed of Luang Pu Sai, a revered monk. Near by, is the local museum with the collections of the ancient materials found in the temple. Another highlight is the leather carving of the shadow puppet show done by the local artisans.