Wat Phanan Choeng in Ayutthaya

Wat Phanan Choeng in Ayutthaya

Wat Phanan Choeng is located on Bang Pa-In Road, just next to Pasak River. The temple is located south of Ayutthaya City on the east part of the Chao Phraya River (just about 2 kilomater from Ayutthaya city). Wat Phanan Choeng temple was constructed in 1324, just 26 years before of the Ayutthaya city was found as capital by The King Ramathibodi, first king of Ayutthaya. The main attraction in Wat Phanan Choeng is The Principle Buddha images, called Luang Phor To, an huge U-thong-style image of Buddha. The full name of the Buddha image is Phra Buddha Triratananayok and it is highly respected by Thais and Chinese descent. The Buddha image measures about 14 meters from knee to knee and 19 meters high (including the ornament above the head). Inside the temple buildings are a lot of old Buddha images and people attending worship normally have the yellow robes of the image changed as part of their merit making. Within the holy place there is also a is a small 18th century Chinese style shrine just next to the Pasak River keeping many Chinese god Images. The shrine was built to honor a Chinese Princess who drowned herself because of the king's infidelity. There are many stalls lining the big parking area where food and souvenirs can be purchased.

Open : Daily 08.30 - 17.00
Admission Fee : 20 Baht