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Mueang Sing Historical Park

อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์เมืองสิงห์

Also spelled: Muang Sing, Prasat Mueang Sing, Prasat Muang Sing

Mueang Sing Historical Park
Photo: Athichitra, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

About Mueang Sing Historical Park

Mueang Sing is a walled Khmer-period town and temple complex beside the Khwae Noi River in Sai Yok district. Most people think of Khmer temples as an Isan thing, so finding one this far west is a surprise. The laterite sanctuaries are usually dated to the late 12th or early 13th century and were Mahayana Buddhist. You can still follow the walls that enclosed the town. It became a historical park in 1987. The style tells you Khmer builders or ideas reached this valley, but it doesn't tell you who ruled here.

Things to do in Mueang Sing Historical Park

  • Walk through the main sanctuary

    Culture

    The biggest laterite temple sits in the middle of the old town. Go through its gateways and galleries.

  • Follow the old town walls

    Nature

    The old walls still mark the edge of the town, and the Khwae Noi River runs along one side.

  • Make it part of a Kanchanaburi day

    Culture

    It sits in Sai Yok district, on the way to other sights west of Kanchanaburi town.

Boat trips and park access change with the season and weather, so confirm locally before you go.

When to go

Best months for Bangkok, Central and the West: Dec to Jan. Month-by-month guide

  1. Jan Best
  2. Feb Good
  3. Mar Mixed
  4. Apr Avoid
  5. May Mixed
  6. Jun Mixed
  7. Jul Mixed
  8. Aug Mixed
  9. Sep Avoid
  10. Oct Mixed
  11. Nov Good
  12. Dec Best

Regional weather guide, not specific to Mueang Sing Historical Park. Tap a month for details.

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