Wat Kanmatuyaram

This temple in the Chinatown area of the capital was founded in the mid-nineteenth century and reflects the strong Chinese cultural presence of the surrounding neighbourhood. Its ordination hall is known for a finely painted ceiling and murals, and the compound blends Thai and Chinese decorative elements typical of temples built with the patronage of prosperous Sino-Thai merchant families. Set amid the dense, atmospheric lanes of the old trading district, it offers a quiet pause from the surrounding markets.