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In Khun Han city, Sisaket, there is a temple called Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew. Many individuals are aware of this well-known temple and have always wanted to visit it at least once in their lives. When guests arrive, they will be able to appreciate the distinctive architecture displayed in the bottles as well as the warmth and freshness emanating from the materials used in the bottles.
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Abbot Luang Por Khun Pheng and his fellow monks established Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew, also known as the Temple of a Million Bottles, in the Sisaket Province of Thailand in 1984.
The temple was created in an effort to combat local trash problems and encourage recycling by constructing from used glass bottles.
The monks used more than 1.5 million glass bottles to expand the complex from a tiny pavilion to over 20 structures. This creative method not only produced a strong and attractive material, but it also brought attention to how crucial environmental preservation is.
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History of Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew
The temple attracted both domestic and foreign attention, acting as a symbol of ecological awareness and encouraging comparable sustainable initiatives across the globe.
Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew continues to enlighten and inspire tourists with its distinctive architectural beauty and ecological message, serving as a testament to the peaceful fusion of Buddhist ideals with contemporary environmental awareness.
Monks in Sisaket province initiated the idea of constructing this unique temple, believing that it was an environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution. This new material can create a “one-of-a-kind” architecture that will amaze visitors when they come here.
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Architecture of Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew
However, it took the temple’s monks 25 years to mobilize enough local people and the government to help send the bottles back to the temple. By 1980, having collected nearly a million beer bottles, they embarked on the complex construction work of this novel architecture.
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Architecture of Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew
They cleverly combined two tones, green from Heineken beer bottle and brown from Chang beer bottle in a harmonious way to create a gentle pure tone for Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew temple.
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Architecture of Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew
When the temple was finished, thousands of tourists came here to worship and visit because of its unique idea as well as religious significance which means that those who come to the temple will be at peace and get rid of their troubles. This is considered as a testament to Thai people’s hard work and unlimited creativity.
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Architecture of Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew
The highlight of the pagoda is the Buddha statue made from obsidian. They achieved 20 complex buildings including the main hall, prayer hall, tower, crematoriums, guest bathrooms etc… during the construction process. With its specialness and uniqueness, this temple always retains its impressive beauty, making it become a tourist attraction in Southeast Asia and Asia.
The cost of traveling to Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew can vary depending on a number of factors such as where you are coming from, mode of transport, accommodation preferences and personal spending habits.
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Accommodation
Meals: $2 - $15 USD per meal.
Entrance Fees and Donations
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Best time to visit Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew
The milder, drier months of November through February are the ideal times to visit Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew. Thailand has cooler temperatures and reduced humidity during this time of year, which makes outdoor exploring more enjoyable. The nice weather and beautiful skies also make for perfect sightseeing and photographic settings. You can visit Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew at any time of year, though, as it is an annual attraction.
To get to Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew in Sisaket Province, northeastern Thailand
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