Wat Phanan Choeng, Buddhist temple near Ayutthaya, Thailand.
Located at the confluence of Chao Phraya and Pa Sak rivers, this temple features a 19-meter gilded Buddha statue seated in meditation position.
Built in 1324, the temple preceded the establishment of Ayutthaya by 27 years and received admiral Zheng He during his diplomatic mission in 1407.
The temple serves as a spiritual center for Thai and Chinese communities, with a dedicated shrine to the Chinese princess Soi Dok Mak.
Visitors can access the temple daily from 8 AM to 5 PM, with an entrance fee of 20 baht, and reach it by bus or train from Bangkok.
According to records, the main Buddha statue shed tears before the fall of Ayutthaya to Burmese forces in 1767.
Location: Khlong Suan Phlu subdistrict
GPS coordinates: 14.34417,100.57889
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:38
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