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Get to know “Wat Hong Thong”, Bang Pakong District, a landmark, creating the first and only Sea Walk in Thailand with a 360 degree view of the sea.
Wat Hong Thong, Bang Pakong, Chachoengsao Province has become a new landmark in Chachoengsao Province. and neighboring states which are popular with tourists After being opened to the public to experience new experiences By using a glass bridge that extends out to see the view and the beauty of the sunset in the middle of the sea
It was previously reported that this air route was due to open in April 2023, but managed to open ahead of schedule.
The purpose of building the skywalk this time, Phra Palad Watchara Panyawachiro, abbot of Wat Hong Thong, Song Klong Subdistrict, Bang Pakong District, Chachoengsao Province revealed that Originally, the temple had about 22℃ of land but it was eroded by the sea until there was only 8 ℃ left. In the past, the temple tried to build a walk on the sea to house a Buddha image with a lap size of 2.50 meters and height. 4.70 metres, which will be raised to the foundation on February 15, 2023.
As for the walk on the sea, it is 40 meters long and 3 meters wide, using 240 sheets of glass, 3 layers thick, able to support the weight of about 200 people. Flexible The 3rd layer is safety glass with each sheet having a thickness of 10 mm.
History of Wat Hong Thong or Wat Klang Nam
Wat Hong Thong or Wat Klang Nam, commonly called by the villagers. It is a royal temple under the Maha Nikaya Sangha, it was given to Wisungkhamsima on September 12, 1986. There are many amazing buildings inside the temple, including:
1. The pagoda containing relics in the sea is named Phra Bod Ganga Maha Chedi which contained the relics of the world’s first Arahant in the sea
2. Church in the middle of the sea Inside, there is the main golden image of Buddha and a mural depicting the story of Lord Buddha.
3. Behind the ubosot, there is a statue of His Majesty the King Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak
In addition, this Hong Thong Temple also has sacred things like Ai Khai Dek Wat Chedi, Luang Pho To, Por Pu Chiewakomaraphat Shrine, Phra Mae Kongka.
center of mental development Sornin Anusorn Meditation Pavilion, jutting out into the sea
In early April every year, Buddhists have the opportunity to ordain for nekkhamma or brahmin ordination.
Location of Wat Hong Thong
Address Sukhumvit Road, Song Klong Subdistrict, Bang Pakong District, Chachoengsao Province, business hours 6.00–20.00
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