Wat Rat Uppatham (Wat Bang Riang)
Large outdoor statues of goddess Kwan Yin & Buddha, plus a bell-shaped chedi, at a hillside temple.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Wat Rat Uppatham (Wat Bang Riang), round out your day in Krabi with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
Absolutely beautiful temple complex. A bit tricky to get to, but absolutely worth it. Leave enough time to walk to the Goddess of Mercy and golden Buddha if you can. Cute cafe for refreshments and lots of parking.
Unfortunatly the pics are mixed. You find here 1 temple and up the hill 4 more. Thus one is very nice, too.
One of my favourite place to find peace and serinity...this time round make a new dog friend 🤣
Location Info
HMV9+FHF, Bang Riang, Thap Put District, Phang Nga 82180, Thailandwww.facebook.com/watbangrieng.bangrieng?mibextid=ZbWKwLTips for Visiting Temples & Culture
Dress Modestly
Cover shoulders and knees at all temples. Carry a light scarf or sarong — some temples lend wraps, but not all. Shoes come off before entering any building with a Buddha image.
Mind Your Feet
Never point your feet at a Buddha image or a monk — it's considered deeply disrespectful. When sitting inside a temple, tuck your feet behind you or to the side.
Ask Before Photographing
Exterior photos are almost always fine, but some interior halls prohibit photography. Look for signs, and never pose irreverently with Buddha images — it's a legal offense in Thailand.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough Andaman seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
23°C – 33°C(73°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – February
Getting there
Krabi Airport (KBV) has direct flights from Bangkok (1.5 hrs). Ferries connect to Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, and Phuket. Bus/minivan from Phuket takes ~3 hrs.
Getting around
- •Long-tail boats (islands & Railay Beach)
- •Songthaews in Ao Nang
- •Grab (limited, mainly Ao Nang)
- •Motorbike rental