Wat Chayamangalaram

Founded in 1845, this Thai-style Buddhist temple is famous for its reclining Buddha, one of the world's longest. The temple was built on a piece of land given by Queen Victoria to Siamese trustees as a gesture of goodwill to boost trading relations with Thailand. The guardian dragon and statue at the entrance are both ostentatious and spectacular. A small Siamese community still resides within the vicinity of the temple, which is the focal point of the annual Songkran festivities.

Address

17 Burmah Lane, Pulau Tikus

Getting there

opp. Dhammikarama Burmese Temple

Hours

8AM-4PM