Part of Ayutthaya Historical Park, Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan represents a Buddhist temple built in the 12th century and features a large, gold, seated Buddha. This particular Buddha image is very important for Thais and Thai-Chinese, who considered it the guardian of mariners. Zheng He, a Chinese Muslim admiral, famously visited this attraction in the 15th century and offered gifts to the temple. Remember to dress respectfully and wear long pants and sleeves. Add Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan and other attractions to your Ayutthaya trip itinerary using our Ayutthaya route builder tool.
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Built in the early 1300s where the 19 meter high Buddha statue towers over the many worshippers.As a non-active Buddhist believer, it is easy to believe that you are doing wrong, but the whole thing..... more
Built in the early 1300s where the 19 meter high Buddha statue towers over the many worshippers.As a non-active Buddhist believer, it is easy to believe that you are doing wrong, but the whole thing..... more »
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A busy working Wat with many many worshippers and various offerings. The central gold Buddha was phenomenal and dotted round the temple were prayer rooms with paintings. As you enter there are lots...
A busy working Wat with many many worshippers and various offerings. The central gold Buddha was phenomenal and dotted round the temple were prayer rooms with paintings. As you enter there are lots... more »
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This is one of the famous temple for Thai people and historic site of Thailand previous history. The temple located at the riverbank and provided walkway for visitors to walk along the riverside for.... more
This is one of the famous temple for Thai people and historic site of Thailand previous history. The temple located at the riverbank and provided walkway for visitors to walk along the riverside for.... more »
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This Buddhist temple was built around 1300s. Lots of influence with Chinese religion. It’s interesting to see how the Tao influence. The ceremony here is beautiful. We are here during their new year water festival. Lots of people come here to pay respect. Super interesting.
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Very big pagoda with many time King and Queen visitting. The Buddha statue made from gold weighs many tons. The structures seem concrete with hundred of old trees diameter 1 to 1.5 meter. It beautiful but some how touristic. Nice to visit once!
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A stunning golden Buddha! It costs 20 baht to go inside to see it, though there is plenty to do outside of the golden Buddha temple as well. Light some incense, place a lotus in water, and rub gold flakes onto a statue of your choice for a wish (according to a guide). Plenty of parking and shops outside as well!
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The ancient temple in Ayutthaya. The parking is spacious. No fee for entrance. An early visit is more comfortable because not many people.
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You can see people feeding fish with a big bag of colorful "snacks" or bread, which could become a very dramatic scene. 20 baht as entrance fee to entee the hall of the huge golden buddha status.
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