Wat Chomphuwek

Wat Chomphuwek is a monastery that was believed to have been built by a Mon monk named "Poh Phu Si Chomphu" (พ่อปู่ศรีชมภู) in the late Ayutthaya period corresponding to the reign of King Narai the Great around the year 1682.

The wall in the old ordination hall is decorated with mural painting describing the Ten Great Birth Stories of the Buddha.

The highlight is mural painting of Phra Mae Thorani (goddess of the earth according to Buddhist beliefs) twisting her hair above the entrance, which is praised to be the most beautiful Phra Mae Thorani mural in the world with Nonthaburi school.

Another highlight is chedi (Buddhist pagoda) built with Mon-style called "Phra Mu Tao" (พระมุเตา), it is assumed to be constructed in year 1917.

The Fine Arts Department registered the temple as a national ancient monument in 1974 and is considered a learning center for the historic sites of Nonthaburi Province as well.