[2025 Bangkok Attraction] Travel Guide for Wat Intharawihan (Updated Feb)

Wat Intharawihan or Wat Luang Pho To is a famous temple in Bangkok and a place to pray for blessings from sacred objects. Wat Intharawihan is the holy water well of "Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To Phrommarangsi)" or "Somdet To". He was a famous monk in the Rattanakosin period. Before he became the abbot of Wat Rakhang Khositaram Worawihan, he lived at this temple. The holy water well he built came from the power of the Buddha to make his own holy water. #beautifultemple

This temple is quite famous for enhancing your fortune and solving your problems. It is also known as Wat Luang Pho To. Therefore, the temple is always chanting the Chinnabanchon mantra. The atmosphere in the temple is very shady, with many trees and many places to worship and make merit. The temple is quite large. The day I went was Saturday, so there weren't many people. You can make merit comfortably without having to compete. If you don't have any plans for a holiday, we recommend this temple. Come enhance your fortune for the new year. Or if you have a bad year, come resolve your bad luck and turn bad into good at this temple. Invite your significant other to make merit together. In the next life, you will be together again. 💖 Location: 144 Wisut Kasat Road, Bang Khun Phrom Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok 10200 *There is a parking building. It's only 20 baht per hour, but it's quite small. You might have to go early. It's not recommended for large vehicles. The way up and down is very steep. You need to have strong driving skills. #Review #TempleReview #WatIntharawihan #MuaySai #Valentine'sDayTourism

Wat Intharawihan (known as Wat Bangkhunprom in ancient times) is a royal temple that is best known for its 32 metres high standing Buddha statue known as Luang Pho To or "Phra Si Ariyamettrai" that was erected on the inspiration of the still highly revered abbott Somdej Toh. Features a serene (air-conditioned) and very welcoming meditation hut, with a centre flowing well of holy water that can be collected for free. Also having a comprehensive Thai Buddhist votive amulet collection from the temple on display and for believers to acquire. It is a practice to offer smoked plaa tu (sardine fish), flowers and incense under the feet of the massive Buddha statue to have your wishes answered.

Big standing Buddha Bangkok a must visit when in Thailand! #bigbuddha #bigbuddhabangkok

Day 1: As the morning light of Bangkok emerged, I arrived at Wat Indrawiharn, located in the suburbs. This temple is famous for its 32-meter tall standing Buddha statue, whose golden figure can be seen from afar, pointing towards the sky. The temple is filled with the scent of incense, creating a serene and solemn atmosphere. I first paid my respects to the standing Buddha, feeling the awe-inspiring presence of its massive figure, and silently made my wishes, feeling a deep sense of peace. Then, I strolled through the temple courtyard, admiring the exquisite reliefs on the walls, which seemed to softly narrate ancient Buddhist wisdom. Day 2: The second day's itinerary continued to revolve around Wat Indrawiharn. This time, I explored the different corners of the temple more thoroughly. The morning light cast on the Buddha statue made it appear even more majestic and sacred. I happened to meet a monk who shared with me the history of the temple and his stories of practice, which were deeply moving. Afterwards, I meditated for a while in the temple's meditation room, closing my eyes and feeling the chanting sounds around me, allowing my mind to gradually settle. In the afternoon, I bought handmade incense and lotus flowers from a small stall outside the temple, small items that carried the beautiful memories of this trip. The purity and tranquility of Wat Indrawiharn seemed to slow down time, making everything here feel like a spiritual practice, allowing one to rediscover inner strength and peace.

Wat Intharawihan 📍Address: 144 Wisutkasat Road, Bang Khun Phrom Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok https://maps.app.goo.gl/9pf1Pxe5iWUDzj6x8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy ⏰Opening hours: Open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wat Intharawihan, also known as Wat Luang Pho To, is a large Buddha statue holding an alms bowl built by Somdej Phra Buddhacarya To Phromrangsi. It is believed to have been built before the Rattanakosin period. It was originally called Wat Bang Khun Phrom Nok. It is the day of birth for people born on Wednesday. The temple grounds are spacious and shady. There is a parking lot in front that can accommodate many cars. #WatIntharawihan #BangkokTemple #Thailand #Bangkok #PhraNakhon #tripพาบินเที่ยวจีน #100วิธีเที่ยว

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Inside Wat Intharaviharn, there is a 'Sacred Water Well' created by Somdet Toh for all his disciples. This well contains holy water from 381 sacred places and 121 sacred cloths discovered beneath the well. Many people come to chant the Chinabanchorn mantra or meditate, believing that the holy water can ward off evil spells. - Visitors often scoop the holy water from the well to sprinkle on their heads and bodies. - Some people collect the holy water in bottles to keep for worship. The Sacred Water Well at Wat Intharaviharn reflects the enduring faith and beliefs of the people, attracting visitors from all over to pay their respects and seek blessings for good fortune in their lives.

Originally named Wat Bang Khun Phrom Nok after the district, King Rama I granted the land for the settlement of Vientiane families. Later, Chao In, the uncle of Chao Noi Khiao Khom, a royal consort of King Rama I, renovated the temple and named it Wat Intharam. Monks from Vientiane, who were former teachers of Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To), were invited to govern the temple. During the reign of King Rama VI, it was renamed Wat Intharavihan to avoid confusion with Wat Intharam in Bang Yi Ruea. The temple is located on Wisut Kasat Road. If walking, you can enter through Soi Samsen 10. If driving, turn left onto Wisut Kasat Road, and you will see the temple gate on the left. Inside, there is a parking building. On the right, you will see the main ordination hall in Ayutthaya style with a curved base like a ship, adorned with chofah, bai raka, and hang hong. The gable features a depiction of Narayana riding Garuda, facing east. There are boundary markers on a high base in eight directions. The principal Buddha image is Luang Pho In, in the Mara Vichaya posture. Inside, there are murals depicting the history of Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To). Behind the ordination hall, there is a white Lanka-style stupa and two white prangs. There are also statues of King Taksin and King Rama V.

#temples Very beautiful and scenic temple. Admission is free. Note that there are currently some restorations being done in some areas of the temple so not all spots may be open for visiting. It is recommended that you wear footwear that can be easily removed as usually they do not allow shoes inside the temple and might ask you to remove them and leave your footwear in front of the door. It is recommended that you visit early if you want to take great pictures with no crowd as the place is not as big as other temples and can get crowded very easily.

วัดอินทรวิหาร หรือบางคนเรียกว่า วัดหลวงพ่อโต เป็นวัดอารามหลวงที่อยู่ #เขตพระนคร ค่ะ ที่นี่มี พระพุทธรูปยืนปางอุ้มบาตรขนาดใหญ่ค่ะ สูงถึง 32 เมตร ซึ่งเขาบอกว่าเป็นพระพุทธรูปที่สูงที่สุดในกรุงเทพฯค่ะ หรืออันดับ 10 ของประเทศไทยค่ะ พระอุโบสถหลังใหม่ จะเป็นที่ประดิษฐานของพระพุทธชินวร ซึ่งเป็นศิลปะสมัยสุโขทัยครับ มณฑปองค์หลวงพ่อโต เราสามารถขึ้นบันได ไปสักการะพระบรมสารีริกธาตุ และขอพรหัวใจองค์หลวงพ่อโตได้ค่ะ ที่นี่ นอกจากไหว้พระ ยังมีบ่อน้ำพระพุทธมนต์ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ คนมักจะมาสวดคาถาชินบัญชรกัน ที่นี่คนนิยมมากรอกน้ำมนต์กลับไปด้วยค่ะ สามารถพกขวดเปล่ามากรอกได้ค่ะ แต่ถ้าไม่ได้นำขวดมา ก็สามารถซื้อน้ำมนต์ที่วัดใส่ชวดไว้ให้แล้วได้เช่นกันครับ #วัดอินทรวิหารพระอารามหลวง #วัดหลวงพ่อโต #วัดอินทรวิหาร #วัดอารามหลวง

👉 Wat Intharawihan Royal Monastery (Bang Khun Phrom) or Wat Luang Pho To, Bangkok The temple is located near Rama VIII Bridge, Phra Nakhon side. 👉 Luang Pho To, a large statue that stands out clearly in the temple area. It is a large Buddha statue holding an alms bowl. Created by Somdej Phra Buddhacarya (To Brahmaramsi), it used to be the tallest statue and Buddha image in Bangkok. (10th tallest in Thailand) But at present, it is the second tallest statue in Bangkok after Phra Phuttha Dhammakaya Thepmongkol, Wat Pak Nam Phasi Charoen. 👉 On top of the top of the head, there is a sacred relic of the Lord Buddha for Buddhists to pay homage to. #Worship

Wat Intharawihan is a Buddhist temple complex famous for its enormous standing Buddha. It stands 32 meters height and 10 meters width. There’s a small museum that took about 10-15 mins to go through plus a temple. There you will find lots of different Buddha statutes. Compared with other tourist attractions in Bangkok, Wat Intharawihan was very quiet and peaceful. There were no crowds which is very good! Wat Intharawihan is a lovely tranquil place in the heart of bustling Bangkok and you have a spare time don’t hesitate to visit this temple complex. And don’t forget to dress respectfully or you may be deny to enter. #awesomepic#museumquest#bestislandtraveltowns#culturalattraction#themepark#nationalpark