Wat Saam Phraan in the tambon Saam Phraan (fig.), in Nakhon Pathom Province, features an eighty metre high tower that is encircled by a winding staircase in the form of a hollow dragon. The tower's height represents the Buddha's age at the time of his death or Parinirvana.

By entering the belly of the beast through the mouth of a Rahu-shaped gate (fig.), visitors can climb to the rooftop.

From the top, an eye-bird's view reveals most of the structures of the temple's compound and offers a panoramic view of the wider area.

The compound includes a giant mythological turtle, possibly Kurma, which can be entered through its open mouth, which doubles as a bridge, allowing visitors to access to the dome-shaped hall formed by its carapace.

The path inside its twisting tunnel-shaped tail leads to a small subterranean pond with a stone Buddhapada, i.e. a Footprint of the Buddha, which is protected by a naga.

The exit of this tunnel gives access  to a small park that features a White Elephant and a bridge with nagas.

The entrance of the main wihaan, located in between the giant turtle and the dragon tower, is guarded by a huge peacock.