Wat Samphran: Buddhist Dragon temple in Thailand

Visitors come to see the pink dragon figure next to the Buddha statues

Last updated: September 14, 2020 | 07:56

Compiled by Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor

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Wat Samphran is a popular tourist destination with visitors coming to see the huge dragon figure curling around a pink cylindrical building next to the Buddha statues and places of worship of the traditional Buddhist temple complex.

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The large foot of the dragon is pictured on the wall of the Buddhist temple Wat Samphran (Dragon Temple) in Nakhon Pathom.

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There’s a walkable tunnel that leads you up to the very top pf the 17 storey temple.

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Wat Samphran is located in Nakhon Pathom, some 40km west of Bangkok.

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A giant Buddha statue is pictured at the Buddhist temple Wat Samphran (Dragon Temple) in Nakhon Pathom.

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A giant Buddha statue and dragon head is pictured at the Buddhist temple Wat Samphran (Dragon Temple) in Nakhon Pathom

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Dragon figures decorate the roof of the Buddhist temple Wat Samphran.

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The dragon head is seen on top of the Buddhist temple Wat Samphran.

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An aerial view shows the giant Buddha statue at the Buddhist temple Wat Samphran.

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