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Wat Chana Songkhram

วัดชนะสงคราม

Centuries ago, following a war with the Burmese, the Thai government gave land in this area to people from the Mon minority who had fought beside the Thai. The Mon established a community here, including this temple, that is also known as the War Victory Temple. Many travellers use the temple grounds as a shortcut between Khao San Road and Phra Athit Road where the ferry pier is located. The temple is worth a visit, though, with nice murals, crisp sounding temple bells hanging from the eves, Bougainvillea vines and beautiful trees. There is no charge for admission and you are welcome to pay respect to the Buddha images or just find a little tranquility away from the throngs of backpackers on Khao San proper.

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Address: Soi Chana Songkhram
Getting there: opposite the western end of Khao San Road
Hours: 10:30-22:30 daily
Price: Free

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Bangkok/Khao San Road, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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