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Exploring the Tree-Engulfed Wat Bang Kung Temple
Location: Bang Kung, Bang Khonthi, Samut Prakan province, Thailand (Google Maps)
Hours: 7am - 5pm
Admission: FREE
A Nearby Temple
After the Maeklong Railway Market, we were just whiling away our time to catch the night cruise at Amphawa Floating Market. Nearby was a fabled temple said to be taken over by the jungle for 200 years until it was resurrected to commemorate a auspicious historical event that happened there in 1766 A.D. We were already on our way - Chai, Mar, Mayet and Christina.
Warrior General
When you hear about trees engulfing an entire temple, you think Ta Phrom in Angkor Wat. It was surprising to see a version in Samut Prakan, Thailand. But this temple tells of a compelling story. General Taksin, besieged by the Burmese army in this temple fortress, regained the city and the kingdom in 1766 A.D. when his troops turned back the Burmese warriors!
Fortress of Trees
The throng of protective trees are over 200 years old and soar 25 feet high. Their clustering around the temple supports the infrastructure enabling the temple to survive the ravages of time. Interestingly, the windows and doors of the temple are left unobstructed by the trees allowing free passage. When the troops of General Taksin reclaimed Ayutthaya from the Burmese, the temple (which served as their fortress), was left abandoned for 200 years and the jungle took over - a similar fate of Ta Phrom.
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Ending Thoughts
It's a magnificent tree-fortified temple with a compelling history. If you plan on doing the Amphawa Floating Market, don't miss out on Khai Bang Kung temple.
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