Wat Yannawa
Wat Yannawa
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Kaushik G
Mumbai, India4,068 contributions
Sep 2019 • Solo
I had visited this beautiful Temple dedicated to Lord Buddha during my stay in Novotel Bangkok Silom Road Hotel during my Bangkok trip. The temple has 3 pagoda style towers. Inside the temple there is a ac hall with many idols depicting old age where devotees had offered donations in cash.
Written July 18, 2020
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The Travelling Piggy
London, UK4,222 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
We were in the neighbourhood and had a fantastic meal at the nearby restaurant called full fill restaurant (a local thai restaurant no tourist in sight). It was Makha Bucha Day so we took a wonder into the temple. It was full of locals lighting candles and putting dien flowers. It was such a lovely atmosphere and a stunning temple.
Written February 22, 2016
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IvanS225
Singapore, Singapore499 contributions
The main attraction of this place should be the Chinese junk-shaped prayer hall within the premises... If you ascend that hall, you would get a pretty decent view of the surrounding...
Written March 13, 2015
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MaxChin
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia165 contributions
May 2012 • Couples
This temple is located near to the Chao Phraya river, we come across this temple by surprise but however it is very near to BTS Saphan Taksin so getting here from the BTS station won't hurt your leg, if you not sure which direction to go, please ask the local and you will be guided accordingly. When you come across a huge red gate then you know you are there already.
This temple is a relatively large temple, take your time and slowly explore and you be amazed at the number of Buddha statute it house here. Do pay your respect by burning prayer stick to these Buddha, is a must do when you visit a Thai temple, however do aware that there are one location where photographing is not allowed at all but you are free to go in and visit. Tried to ask for the reason, but i was told that the room houses too many Buddha statute and is holy, so it is prohibited to take photo in that room, other part of the temple is definitely fine. The white Guan Yin statute and the God of fortune Statute is in the open air and traveler can pay their respect to them before exploring further inside the temple, there is no entrance fee on this temple.
Extra note: Before you reach the temple main gate, you should be able to see one Thai restaurant on your right hand side. You may drop by and visit, their traditional Thai food is nice and priced reasonably, good place to rest after a tiring walk as it is air-conditioned.
This temple is a relatively large temple, take your time and slowly explore and you be amazed at the number of Buddha statute it house here. Do pay your respect by burning prayer stick to these Buddha, is a must do when you visit a Thai temple, however do aware that there are one location where photographing is not allowed at all but you are free to go in and visit. Tried to ask for the reason, but i was told that the room houses too many Buddha statute and is holy, so it is prohibited to take photo in that room, other part of the temple is definitely fine. The white Guan Yin statute and the God of fortune Statute is in the open air and traveler can pay their respect to them before exploring further inside the temple, there is no entrance fee on this temple.
Extra note: Before you reach the temple main gate, you should be able to see one Thai restaurant on your right hand side. You may drop by and visit, their traditional Thai food is nice and priced reasonably, good place to rest after a tiring walk as it is air-conditioned.
Written November 5, 2012
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gary c
Carolina, Puerto Rico14,015 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
So, my friend who lives in Bangkok attends this temple so I got a first hand view of it today. There is a boat shaped building but it is NOT the temple. It strictly a physical metaphor that is associated with prosperity. We went into the main temple and I got to meet and talk with a monk about the tenets of Buddhism. I am enclosing a picture of where we met with him. There are several other areas that were very interesting that involved monks that do NOT teach but are important to their religion. I also bought a pretty cool amulet of Buddha in a beautiful 14 carat gold case. I am wearing it now as I type this review. Cool place but certainly not a "must see" when in Bangkok
Written March 16, 2017
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nungningnarak
Bangkok, Thailand759 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
The temple is the old temple which has one of temple building designed in boat shapes. This signature building was the reference of the temple named as Wat Yannawa. This boat temple building were located in the middle of the temple area.
Another signature of This temple is the building which keep the holy relic of the Buddha. The tourist especially Chinese tourists visit and pray here.
The temple is located by the river. So you can walk to release to fishes and water animals into the river as one of good deed activity for Buddhism.
Besides visiting here for sightseeing or merit making, you can also come here for meditation session which open for outsiders with free of charge
This temple is easily reachable by walk from BTS-Taksin, by taxi or even by personal car since there's parking inside the temple.
In front of temple has Thai massage building as well as Chinese needle meditation. The therapists and doctors are certified and reliable.
There's also Thai restaurant next to massage building area.
Another signature of This temple is the building which keep the holy relic of the Buddha. The tourist especially Chinese tourists visit and pray here.
The temple is located by the river. So you can walk to release to fishes and water animals into the river as one of good deed activity for Buddhism.
Besides visiting here for sightseeing or merit making, you can also come here for meditation session which open for outsiders with free of charge
This temple is easily reachable by walk from BTS-Taksin, by taxi or even by personal car since there's parking inside the temple.
In front of temple has Thai massage building as well as Chinese needle meditation. The therapists and doctors are certified and reliable.
There's also Thai restaurant next to massage building area.
Written July 15, 2016
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Wang M
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Jan 2015 • Solo
The temple is not build for the beauty but the teaching behind that the ancestors want to teach us. Me as a monk who live here, don't understand what is it really important, the beauty or the knowledge. Each picture or living style of the monk is trying to tell people to lead a simple life. Thus observers the way of beauty and the way of monk life is totally a contrast. Therefore the way to enjoy visit this is to understand the meaning behind the life of the person who live here.
Written January 7, 2015
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HINA W
Islamabad, Pakistan6,566 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
You can find this boat shaped temple near the Sathorn Pier. It was built during the Ayutthaya period. As the city grew so did the temple. The trade between Siam and China kept expanding and by King Rama III’s time the traditional Chinese junk boats were replaced by modern ships. As a tribute to these trading vessels the king ordered the construction of a new shrine hall in the shape of a junk boat. I felt that this temple was not only historical but also had a lot of character and personality.
Written December 24, 2018
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Traveller87987687
Bangkok, Thailand3,110 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
I am not really impressed by Thai Buddhist temples anymore, I just saw too many. I still admire the beauty of the architecture and the colourful design, but it is not that special anymore when seeing them on a daily basis for a long time.
But what still attracts me is when they feature something unusual. A few temples are completely white and that is very rare. Or sometimes it is about the architecture, something unique.
The unique thing at Yannawa Temple is the “Boat Chedi”. It is a concrete structure shaped like a boat – or better a Chinese junk – with two chedis (stupas) and a prayer room or mini temple (viharn) on top. You can enter it from the stern end. Here one can buy incense and a small bouquet of orchids. These items are used as an offering to Buddha before requesting good luck. It definitely beats the red Fanta that some gods have to be content with!
According to some internet sources the building was created by King Rama III in 1835. He chose the shape to remind the people that boats it this particular style (Chinese junk) brought wealth to the kingdom and into their lives.
It is very close to the Sky Train Station “Saphan Taksin” and can be reached in less than 5 minutes by foot. The compound is open from 5:00 in the morning until 22:00 in the evening.
The logo at the entrance gate features the boat.
But what still attracts me is when they feature something unusual. A few temples are completely white and that is very rare. Or sometimes it is about the architecture, something unique.
The unique thing at Yannawa Temple is the “Boat Chedi”. It is a concrete structure shaped like a boat – or better a Chinese junk – with two chedis (stupas) and a prayer room or mini temple (viharn) on top. You can enter it from the stern end. Here one can buy incense and a small bouquet of orchids. These items are used as an offering to Buddha before requesting good luck. It definitely beats the red Fanta that some gods have to be content with!
According to some internet sources the building was created by King Rama III in 1835. He chose the shape to remind the people that boats it this particular style (Chinese junk) brought wealth to the kingdom and into their lives.
It is very close to the Sky Train Station “Saphan Taksin” and can be reached in less than 5 minutes by foot. The compound is open from 5:00 in the morning until 22:00 in the evening.
The logo at the entrance gate features the boat.
Written August 23, 2018
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Sunny Y
Vancouver, Canada133 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
Wat Yannawa is a temple located along the Chao Phraya River. It’s also located about 5 minutes from the Saphan Taksin BTS station. It’s free to go in.
What’s unique about this temple is that there is a boat located inside the complex.
The complex is very beautiful and very peaceful. You are free to walk around the entire complex.
If you go through the back, you can see the Chao Phraya River. There is a shop along the pier where you can purchase bread and fish food for 20 thb and feed the fish. Beware of all the pigeons that are by the pier. They will fly close to you looking for food.
If you’re looking to do merit or just looking to explore some temples, I would highly recommended checking the Wat Yannawa.
What’s unique about this temple is that there is a boat located inside the complex.
The complex is very beautiful and very peaceful. You are free to walk around the entire complex.
If you go through the back, you can see the Chao Phraya River. There is a shop along the pier where you can purchase bread and fish food for 20 thb and feed the fish. Beware of all the pigeons that are by the pier. They will fly close to you looking for food.
If you’re looking to do merit or just looking to explore some temples, I would highly recommended checking the Wat Yannawa.
Written August 17, 2018
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