Two Buddhist temples opposite each other. Bright, juicy, immediately eye-catching Chaiya Mangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple and this temple seems to be a little simpler and dimmer, or something. But once you go inside and start leisurely strolling through a fairly large area under shady canopies, you immediately become captivated by the charm of this temple. Temples are different. This one is more like the temples of Myanmar. And it turned out that it was here that from the beginning of the 19th century there was a Burmese settlement and in 1803 a monastery was founded here. And now it is a monastery. Founded as a kyaung (monastery), the temple still serves as a refuge (from whom, I wonder?) for Buddhist subjects. And all the attributes of a monastery are present: a house for monks, a monastery library. Lots of interesting sculptures.

The temple is right opposite Wat Chaymangkalarm - and is the only Burmese Buddhist temple in the state. The oldest part goes back to 1805. It serves as a retreat for devotees as well as a monks quarters. There is a large statue of Buddha in the main shrine hall which is worth seeing as well as the landscaped gardens and the tall bell tower. There is an elevator to go up to the third floor but unfortunately we didn’t have enough time to see the views.

This temple is absolutely beautiful and is located in front of the Chinese temple. Beautiful garden and pleasant walk. A real haven of peace and the discovery of a complete Burmese temple that we are not used to seeing everywhere. To do because worth a visit because of the beauty of the place. Inspire calm, respect and peace.

I loved this. I had been to Myanmar some years ago and I felt like I was back in Yangon. Huge grounds and different parts to see. I spent around 45 minutes walking around. Very peaceful and relaxing. Active temple so be respectful and remove footwear when entering. I suggest also going to the Golden Pagoda Bell Tower at the back and climbing to the top. There is a lift too. You can get a lovely overview of the temple and Wat Chayamangkalaram opposite. There is information so I learnt a lot too. I really enjoyed this. The murals and the various statues of Buddha were quite something. I wasn't expecting something like this. Suggest combining this and Wat Chayamangkalaram opposite. Take a Grab if you are staying near George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site, super cheap and less than a 10 minute drive.

Entering this temple feels like entering Burma. This temple is right in front of the Thai Buddhist temple which only requires crossing the road to reach. So you can see them both in the course of the same city tour. The Burmese temple is smaller and more intimate; and less crowded. A tall statue of the erected Buddha is located in the main hall of the temple.