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Wat Mok Khan Lan, Chom Thong Town (Temple of the Dinosaurs)

A unique Buddhist temple with strange statues, beehives, and dinosaurs.

Sop Tia, Thailand

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In Chiang Mai province, just south of the town of Chom Thong, lies this unique, strange temple surrounded by a lush garden and large statues.

Walking through the paths around the park you can discover several statues of Buddha and moments of his life, alongside almost Gothic-looking sculptures of animals and creatures. And why not, some dinosaurs, Godzilla, and King Kong.

At the top lies a huge reclined gold Buddha that you can see from the road, with plenty of beehives under his face.

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January 22, 2024

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