is located on Chakkrapadibongse Road,. Built in the Ayutthaua Period, the temple was renovated in the reign of King Rama I. This monastery hosts the splendid Golden Mount where relics of the Buddha are enshrined. Around 78 metres high, this landmark is surmounted by a golden pagoda. If you pray for security and prosper in life, visit the sacred compound.
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“Jao Mae Kuan Im” or “Gian An Geng” Shrine is situated beside Chao Phraya river, near Wat Kalayanamith. Presumably it was built in Ratthanakosin period by Chinese Hokkian in that area. The most attractive thing to see is the carved wood sculpture of the goddess of mercy ( Jao Mae Kuan Im) and the wooden altar, which was also carved beautifully. In fact this shrine is one...
Intended to create twin town of Krungsriayadthaya, King Rama IV wished to have temples built along its banks as had been done in Ayutthaya. He then demanded to build 2 temples beside Phadung Krung Kasem Canel. One is”Wat Somanasvihara” for his queen and another is “Wat Makutkasattriyaram” for him. This Temple was actually called Wat Nam Banyad at the first time. It was rena...
This Temple was built in Ayutthaya period, known as “Wat Kok Khwai”. In order to let people remember the Chinese ship that had originally bought so much prosperity to the kingdom, King Rama III restored it and renamed as “Wat Yannawa” or The Boat Temple.The unique attraction of this temple is the base of the temple that was built in a shape of full size ship and two pagodas...
Wat Saket Ratchaworamahawihan is located on Chakkrapadibongse Road,. Built in the Ayutthaua Period, the temple was renovated in the reign of King Rama I. This monastery hosts the splendid Golden Mount where relics of the Buddha are enshrined. Around 78 metres high, this landmark is surmounted by a golden pagoda. If you pray for security and prosper in life, visit the sacred compound.
This large and extensive temple neighbours the Grand Palace on Thai Wang Road and houses the very impressive gigantic gold plated reclining Buddha which is some 46 metres long and 15 metres high. Its soles are inlaid with mother of pearl. The temple is regarded as the first centre of public education and is sometimes call Thailand's first university.
Once inside this complex you ca...