Wat Muang: the largest Buddha statue in Thailand (Ang Thong)
Wat Muang is a temple that is the pride of Ang Thong, the province in which it is located. Situated 8 km from the city, in the Wiset Chai Chan district, amidst the countryside, stands what is now the 7th largest statue in the world and the largest in Thailand. Quite something.
At 92 meters high and 63 meters wide, it certainly makes an impression. However, the temple is much more than just the Great Buddha; it's full of surprises. Here's a quick tour!
Discover Ipoh in 2 days: between colonial past and street art
Ipoh is an ancient city that emerged from the tin mines that dotted the Kinta Valley. Today, tin is no longer really present, but mines are still exploited, today scraping the cliffs of karst rock to extract its white lime.