Wat Phanan Choeng

Presentation Wat Phanan Choeng

Thai name : วัดพนัญเชิงวรวิหาร

GPS : 14.34401810,100.57910442 (See on the map)

My opinion:

Monastery that houses a huge golden Buddha sat. It was built before the advent of Ayutthaya

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Practical information about Wat Phanan Choeng

Open: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Price: 20 THB

How to get to Wat Phanan Choeng ?

You can go to Wat Phanan Choeng by renting a bicycle from one of the many rental shops in Ayutthaya city or from your hotel or guesthouse (theysometimes make them available to their customers for free) or hire a tuk-tuk just to go there or for a whole city tour for a price around 200 THB per hour. If by bicucle, try to have a map of the boats crossing the arms of the river (around 10 THB per passenger with a bike), it will save you detours. For this temple for instance, there is a ferry near the Ayutthaya River View Hotel. Otherwise, you can also rent a scooter at your hotel sometimes or in town but it will then not be possible to take this ferry and you will have to go all the way around.
To go visit Wat Phanan Choeng, you can also book one of the tours below.

Some tours going Wat Phanan Choeng

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Visit Ayutthaya's Ancient Ruins & Stunning Palace

Explore the old temples in Ayutthaya Historicla Park and go visit Bang-Pa-In Palace with a variety of beautiful architectural styles and a church-inspired Buddhist temple. Then, let's enjoy afternoon shopping and relax at a local market !

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Visit Ayutthaya Historical Park & Ayothaya Market

This tour of Ayutthaya lets you explore the UNESCO-listed temples and palaces at Ayutthaya Historical Park which are all significant to Ayutthaya's history. Then, you will enjoy afternoon shopping and relaxing at Ayothaya Market.

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Ayutthaya from Bangkok: Temple, Private Boat & Local Lunch

From Bangkok to Ayutthaya, we will show you around this famous ancient city and get you to experience Thai culture and the local people.

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Experience Ayutthaya: Temples, Floating Market & Make Boat Noodles

In this trip, I will take you to visit the six main Thai temples in the past! Now, they are the major tourist attractions in Thailand. You will be comfortable along the ride in my 7 seater car! Join me, and you'll have the trip of your life!

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Ayutthaya from Bangkok: Temples, Big Buddha & Home-Cooked Tom Yum Kung at Shrimp Farm

Discover the top temples in Ayutthaya and experience the real life of Thai shrimp farmers in rural Suphan Buri. Find smiles of sincerity and try catching some shrimps yourself. I'll cook homemade Tom Yum Kung (spicy shrimp soup) and more for you.

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See the Biggest Buddha in Thailand and Ayutthaya and Taste Classic Thai Food

Enjoy a trip through history in Ayutthaya, a former capital of the Kingdom of Siam and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Ang Thong, a small old city with Thailand's biggest Buddha. We'll have classic Thai food (with tasty twists) at one of the best restaurants in Ang Thong.

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Rules to respect when visiting a temple

Wat Phanan Choeng 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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