Kian Un Keng Shrine, Bangkok

Name: Kian Un Keng Shrine
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#64 among attractions in Bangkok

Sacred and religious sites

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Kian Un Keng Shrine or spelled Kuan An Keng Shrine, known internationally as Guanyin Shrine, is an ancient Chinese joss house in Bangkok, located on the western bank of Chao Phraya River, Wat Kanlaya Subdistrict, Thon Buri District, Thonburi side in the area of Kudi Chin community close to other places of worship including Wat Prayurawongsawat, Wat Kalayanamitr and Santa Cruz Church with Bang Luang Mosque. ()

Architectural style: Chinese architectureCoordinates: 13°44'24"N, 100°29'33"E

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Day trips

Kian Un Keng Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Pak Khlong Talat, Wat Kalayanamitr.

0.4 miN
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Wat Pho, Bangkok
12 min walk • Wat Pho, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is one of Bangkok's most revered cultural landmarks. Nestled in the historic district of the city, close to the Grand Palace, this Buddhist temple complex is famous for its gigantic reclining Buddha statue...
~1820 ftNW
Riverside temple with a landmark spire
Wat Arun, Bangkok
9 min walk • Wat Arun, known as the Temple of Dawn, is a magnificent and iconic structure that graces the skyline of Bangkok, Thailand. This Buddhist temple, situated on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, is one of the most stunning landmarks in the city.
~1350 ftNE
Busy 24-hour place for flowers and produce
Pak Khlong Talat, Bangkok
7 min walk • Pak Khlong Talat, nestled in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, is a vibrant and bustling market renowned for its extensive array of flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Known colloquially as Bangkok's Flower Market, this destination is a kaleidoscope of color and fragrance...
~570 ftW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Buddhist temple
Wat Kalayanamitr, Bangkok
3 min walk • Wat Kalayanamitr Varamahavihara is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. The temple is located in Wat Kanlaya sub-district, on the Thonburi bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple was established in 1825 by Chaophraya Nikonbodin, a wealthy Thai Chinese trader, who donated the temple to Rama III.
~1140 ftW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Molilokkayaram, Bangkok
6 min walk • Wat Molilokkayaram Ratchawarawihan or simply Wat Molilokkayaram is an ancient Thai temple site between Wat Arun and Wat Kalayanamitr rim Khlong Bangkok Yai near Anuthin Sawat Bridge and close to Tonson Mosque.
~1470 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum Siam, Bangkok
8 min walk • Museum Siam is a discovery museum that is located at Sanam Chai road in Bangkok, Thailand. The museum was established in 2007 in the former building of the Ministry of Commerce.
0.5 miE
Sacred and religious sites
Guan Yu Shrine, Bangkok
14 min walk • Guan Yu Shrine or written as Gong Wu Shrine is a historic shrine of Lord Guan, Martial God of Loyalty and Righteousness in Chinese beliefs. Located in Khwaeng Somdet Chao Phraya, Khet Khlong San, Bangkok's Thonburi side on the western bank of Chao Phraya River.
0.5 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Anongkharam, Bangkok
14 min walk • Wat Anongkharam Worawihan is a second grade royal temple of Worawihan. It was built in 1850 in dedication for King Rama III. The formerly named was Wat Noi Khamthaem after its founder Dame Noi, wife of an noble, Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Phichai Yat, the temple was built along with neighbouring Wat Phichai Yat.
~1630 ftW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Hong Rattanaram, Bangkok
8 min walk • Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratchaworawihan, or just called Wat Hong Rattanaram is an ancient Thai Buddhist temple located in Bangkok rim the Khlong Bangkok Yai canal.
~1390 ftSW
Mosque
Bang Luang Mosque, Bangkok
7 min walk • Bang Luang Mosque is a historic mosque in Bangkok located in Soi Arun Amarin 7, New Arun Amarin Road, Wat Kanlaya Subdistrict, Thon Buri District, Thonburi side within Kudi Khao Community by the Khlong Bangkok Yai near mouth of Chao Phraya River, it's also known as Kudi Khao and Kudi To Yi.
0.6 miSE
Park, Historical place, History museum
Princess Mother Memorial Park, Bangkok
15 min walk • The Princess Mother Memorial Park is a park in Bangkok, Thailand. It was established in 1993, and opened on January 21, 1997, by King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in remembrance of his mother, Srinagarindra, the Princess Mother.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kian Un Keng Shrine?

Nearby attractions include Wat Kalayanamitr, Bangkok (3 min walk), Kudi Chin, Bangkok (3 min walk), Wat Molilokkayaram, Bangkok (6 min walk), Phra Racha Wang Derm, Bangkok (7 min walk).

How to get to Kian Un Keng Shrine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kian Un Keng Shrine:

Ferry

Rajinee • Lines: เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง), เส้นทางเดินเรือโดยสารฯ คลองบางกอ (4 min walk)
Yodpiman (4 min walk)

Metro

Sanam Chai • Lines: MRT Blue (9 min walk)
Itsaraphap • Lines: MRT Blue (13 min walk)

Bus

ท่าดินแดง • Lines: 20 (21 min walk)
53 (28 min walk)

Train

Wongwian Yai (28 min walk)