Kuan Yin Shrine (Nang Thong)
Chinese shrine · Khao Lak
The only Chinese Buddhist temple in La On, at the end of Nang Thong Road facing Nang Thong Beach.
Chinese shrine
About Kuan Yin Shrine (Nang Thong)
A small Chinese temple at the end of Nang Thong Road in La On, facing the beach: a 5-metre white Guanyin wrapped by a golden dragon stands beside a red-lantern shrine with statues of Guan Yu. It is the only Chinese temple of the area, busy at Chinese New Year and during the Vegetarian Festival in September or October, with parades and firecrackers.
Also known as Guanyin Temple
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Good to know
- What to see
A 5-metre white Guanyin statue with a golden dragon wrapped around her, a tiger and a golden dragon turtle.
A shrine guarded by two dragons, hung with red lanterns, with dragon-wrapped columns and statues of Guan Yu and small Buddhas.
- Getting there
In La On, turn left at the Nang Thong traffic lights and drive 500 m to the end of Nang Thong Road.
- Events
Chinese New Year, and the Vegetarian Festival in September or October with a week of parades, firecrackers and firewalking.
Khao Lak district
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Stands inKhao Lak district