Visit Wat Chai Wattanaram (Ayutthaya)
Presentation Wat Chai Wattanaram
g_translate Thai name : วัดไชยวัฒนาราม
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Outside of the city, to the west, this Khmer-style temple is vast. Located on the banks of the Chao Praya river, it is also accessible by boat. Built in 1630, it was the first temple of Prasat Thong's reign. Its 35 meters high central prang is typical Khmer style and is surrounded by 8 chedis. One of them houses the ashes of Prasat Thong's mother to whom the temple was dedicated. Between the river and the trees that surround it, the temple is located in a beautiful setting in nature and ideally oriented to enjoy the sunset.
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Practical information about Wat Chai Wattanaram
Open from 8:30 to 17:00
Entry fee: 50 THB
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How to get to Wat Chai Wattanaram ?
You can get to Wat Chai Wattanaram by renting a bike from one of the many rental shops in downtown Ayutthaya or from your hotel or guesthouse (they are often available to the customers for free) or hire a tuk- tuk just to go to this temple or for a whole circuit for a price around 200 THB per hour. It's a little outskirt so it's a little longer to get there but easy doable by bicycle. Otherwise, you can rent a scooter at your hotel sometimes or in town. There are also river cruises that stop there, especially the sunset cruises offered by several agencies in Ayutthaya.
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Rules to respect when visiting a temple
Wat Chai Wattanaram is a temple and when you visit a temple in Thailand there are some rules to know and follow :
- Dress properly (knees and shoulders should be covered)
- Take off your shoes when entering the buildings
- Be quiet
- Don't hug or kiss
- Don't point your feet to Buddha's image
- Don't smoke
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