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Visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon (Ayutthaya)

Overview Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon

Thai name : วัดใหญ่ชัยมงคล
GPS : 14.34607618,100.59227943 (See on the map)
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For us, Wat Yai Chai Mongkon (or Mongkhol, we find both spellings) is certainly one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand. A chedi on each side with a large stone Buddha sits smiling face, all surrounded by a square enclosure with all different Buddha statues that go around the building and a small garden at the back not to mention the Great Buddha lying a little further. It is a temple where he reigns an incredible sense of serenity and calm. It feels good and we want to stay. We advise you to get there from the opening in the morning (around 8:30), you will most certainly the temple to yourself or so.

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Practical information about Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon

Open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Admission: 40 baht
The temple is a little outside the city and depending on where you come, you will have to take the bridge and the road fast. A motor vehicle is essential.

To visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, you can also book one of the tours below.

How to get to Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon ?

You can get to Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon by renting a bicycle from one of the many rental shops in Ayutthaya city center or from your hotel or guesthouse (they sometimes make them available to their customers for free) or hire a tuk-tuk idaelly for a whole city tour for a price around 200 THB per hour. If by bicycle, 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 and having to take the main road. Of course you can also rent a motobike.

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Some tours going to Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon

Visit Ayutthaya's Ancient Ruins & Stunning Palace

Offered in English

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

Offered in English

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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Experience Ayutthaya: Temples, Floating Market & Make Boat Noodles

Offered in English

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

Offered in English

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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