🇹🇭✅Wat Phra Si Sanphet Guide

#Travel tips for overseas Wat Phra Si Sanphet is the most important royal temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand, and a symbol of the Ayutthaya Kingdom (1351-1767). It is located in Ayutthaya Historical Park and was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. ⸻ 🌟 Highlights of Wat Phra Si Sanphet 🏺 Three chedis • The three chedis lined up in the center are the symbol of Wat Phra Si Sanphet. • These pagodas contain the remains of Ayutthaya kings King Trailokhanat (reigned 1448-1488), King Boromatai Lokhanat (reigned 1491-1529), and **Boromarachathirat III (reigned 1590-1605)**. ⸻ 🌅 Golden Buddha • Originally, Wat Phra Si Sanphet had a 16-meter golden Buddha, but it was destroyed in 1767 by the Burmese (now Myanmar) invasion. • Only the base remains, and you can feel its grandeur. ⸻ 🏛️ Prestigious temple adjacent to the Royal Palace • This temple was exclusively for the royal family, and ordinary monks were not allowed to use it as a chief priest. • This is a prestigious temple of the Ayutthaya dynasty where Buddhist ceremonies and royal events were held. ⸻ ⏰ Visiting hours • Daily 8:00-18:00 ⸻ 💰 Admission fee • Adults: 50 baht • Children: Free ⸻ 🚶♂️ Access • Location: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand • How to get there: • About 1.5 hours by train from Bangkok to Ayutthaya • About 10 minutes by tuk-tuk or rental bicycle from Ayutthaya Station ⸻ 🌸 Recommended way to get around ✅ If you visit early in the morning, it's cool and there are fewer tourists, so it's easy to take photos ✅ It's recommended to visit the neighboring Wat Mahathat and Wat Ratchaburana together ⸻ 🏯 Wat Phra Si Sanphet is a prestigious temple that symbolizes the history of the Ayutthaya dynasty. Immerse yourself in Ayutthaya's history as you admire the magnificent pagodas and remnants of the former golden Buddha!