Temples & Spirituality
Sanctuary of Truth
9.2 Excellent · 7,820 reviews
Duration
2-3 hours
Category
Temples & Spirituality
Difficulty
easy
Price
$18–22
Pictures don't do this one justice. The Sanctuary of Truth is a 105-metre tower built entirely from teak, carved by hand, held together with no nails — and still not finished after 45 years. Every surface is covered in Hindu and Buddhist carvings about people, earth and the cosmos. They started in 1981 and they're still at it, so there's a decent chance you'll see craftsmen mid-chisel. Come for sunset, when the wooden spires go gold against the sky. It's out in Naklua, and it's proof the city is more than its bars.
Highlights
105m teak temple, not a single nail in it
Every inch carved by hand
Still being built since 1981 — watch the carvers work
Sunset turns the whole thing gold
Cultural boat show thrown in
What's included
Entry ticket
Horse riding (basic)
Cultural boat show
Transport
Good to know
Meeting point: 206/2 Moo 5, Naklua Rd, Banglamung
Best for everyone, culture seekers, photographers
Book a day ahead in high season — popular slots sell out, especially weekends
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