Wat Intharawihan, Bangkok
This temple is known for the so-called Standing Buddha or Big Buddha (Luang Pho To), a 32-metre-tall golden Buddha image.
This temple is known for the so-called Standing Buddha or Big Buddha (Luang Pho To), a 32-metre-tall golden Buddha image. The whole statue is covered with 24,000 golden mosaics from Italy. The topknot of the Buddha image contains a relic of Lord Buddha brought from Sri Lanka. The temple is worth a visit just for the sake of photographing the Buddha. However, it's worth mentioning that this temple is a regular site on the 'gem scam' circuit, so ignore anyone approaching you for a 'free' tuk-tuk tour or bringing up the topic of purchasing gems.
Hours
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8:30
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Mon
8:30
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Tue
8:30
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Wed
8:30
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Thu
8:30
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Fri
8:30
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Sat
8:30
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About Wat Intharawihan
114 Wisut Kasat Rd
+66 2 628-5552
Wat Intharawihan and Nearby Sights on Map
Phra Sumen Fort
Best viewed from Santichaiprakarn Park, Phra Sumen Fort is one of two remaining towers of the historic city wall that once surrounded Rattanakosin Island completely (the other being Mahakan Fort)
Wat Bowonniwet
Built in 1829, Wat Bowonniwet is the shrine-hall of Phra Phutthachinnasi, a very beautiful Buddha image that was created around 1357
Democracy Monument
Completely occupying a roundabout on a major thoroughfare is the Democracy Monument
The Queen's Gallery
This privately funded gallery was established after the request of HM Queen Sirikit who wanted a permanent venue for the exhibition of Thai arts
Wat Benchamabophit
The newest of Bangkok's famous temples, this unique wat has been constructed during the reign of King Rama V
King's Birthday Celebration Arc
This Chinese-style ceremonial gate is located at the Odeon Circle
Khaosan Road
Khaosan Road is famous for its night market where hawkers set up stalls selling exotic insect snacks and local fast food
Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall
The Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall explores the history of Rattanakosin Island, Bangkok's royal city where the Grand Palace, Wat Po and National Museum are located
Front Palace
Now the central building of the National Museum, the Front Palace used to be an enormous complex stretching from the Chao Phraya River across Sanam Luang to Lot Canal
Wat Chana Songkhram
In the 18th century, following a war with the Burmese, the Thai government gave land in this area to people from the Mon minority who had fought beside the Thai