Wat Prayurawongsawat Worawihan
Wat Prayurawongsawat Worawihan
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Gu L
Pittsburgh, PA11 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
This site is commonly known as Wat Prayoon, a hidden gem that might not draw as many visitors but is culturally rich. I am particularly drawn to its unique architecture and tranquil ambiance. Notably, the large white stupa, surrounded by a cloister with Chinese-style structures, is a standout feature.
Though it is free of admission, you can walk around and inside the stupa. I found artifacts displayed inside interesting.
The temple started construction in 1828 and completed construction in 1855. Its stupa was destroyed by thunderbolt later and eventually got fully repaired.
Before reaching the stupa, a small gallery offers pictures and information, providing insights into the site's history.
While this site is not as popular as others in Bangkok, I definitely recommend visiting here. Since I was the only visitor that day, I found this site quiet and beautiful. It gives me adequate time to calm myself down and being able to appreciate everything it offers.
Just plan it into one of the city walk stops and you will be amazed once you get there. The authenticity, historical significance, and the sense of calm it provides compared to more crowded tourist spots would make your stop at this site worthy.
Though it is free of admission, you can walk around and inside the stupa. I found artifacts displayed inside interesting.
The temple started construction in 1828 and completed construction in 1855. Its stupa was destroyed by thunderbolt later and eventually got fully repaired.
Before reaching the stupa, a small gallery offers pictures and information, providing insights into the site's history.
While this site is not as popular as others in Bangkok, I definitely recommend visiting here. Since I was the only visitor that day, I found this site quiet and beautiful. It gives me adequate time to calm myself down and being able to appreciate everything it offers.
Just plan it into one of the city walk stops and you will be amazed once you get there. The authenticity, historical significance, and the sense of calm it provides compared to more crowded tourist spots would make your stop at this site worthy.
Written February 1, 2024
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BangkokSachse
Bangkok, Thailand52,298 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
We visited Wat Prayun after the Songkran day. The main hall is beautiful. The white stupa is nice. We donated money to the temple for good luck. The small park in the temple had turtles we could feed.
Written April 14, 2022
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JSGARTH
Lincoln, UK192 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
     It was easy to get to this Wat, take the Orange Express boat to Memorial Bridge, cross the road and go up the steps opposite to gain access to the bridge keep round with the pavement and use the bridge to cross over the river. At the end of the bridge you will see the white Chedi. Cross the road and the entrance is at the far end of the garden. It is surrounded by cast iron fences imported from England and presented to King Rama III for use in the Grand Palace. The fences, however, were not to the King's satisfaction so Phraya Prayurawong asked that they be used in a temple instead, and in their place, presented the King with a quantity of sugar equal to the iron in weight.
    There is a large white chedi which houses holy relics as well as the ashes of members of the Bunnag family. Near the main gate there is an artificial hill Khao Tao, on the top of which there is a small chapel and chedi. At the base of the hill there is a pool in which live many tortoises. Nearby is a memorial in the form of a cannon commemorating an incident in 1837 when a monk used a cracked cannon to make a fireworks display and the cannon exploded, causing the deaths of the monk and seven other people.
The turtle pool is a beautifully tranquil place surrounded by a small well maintained gardens, at the entrance is a kiosk selling little pots of chopped bananas. Using a small stick tourists can feed the turtles without getting their fingers bitten! It sounds a bit "tacky" but it wasn't, we spent quite some time sitting in the shade enjoying the peace and quiet and watching perhaps half a dozen people feeding the turtles which appeared very appreciative. After the hustle and bustle of the main tourist sites, we think that these smaller wats are real gems. You can explore them and enjoy them without waiting for the crowds to take photos of each other posing in the foreground to the various sites! A further bonus here is that it is only a 10 minute walk to another isolated Wat. Wat Phitchaya Yatikaram is much bigger and has some really ornate buildings within its grounds. It is certainly worth visiting.
    There is a large white chedi which houses holy relics as well as the ashes of members of the Bunnag family. Near the main gate there is an artificial hill Khao Tao, on the top of which there is a small chapel and chedi. At the base of the hill there is a pool in which live many tortoises. Nearby is a memorial in the form of a cannon commemorating an incident in 1837 when a monk used a cracked cannon to make a fireworks display and the cannon exploded, causing the deaths of the monk and seven other people.
The turtle pool is a beautifully tranquil place surrounded by a small well maintained gardens, at the entrance is a kiosk selling little pots of chopped bananas. Using a small stick tourists can feed the turtles without getting their fingers bitten! It sounds a bit "tacky" but it wasn't, we spent quite some time sitting in the shade enjoying the peace and quiet and watching perhaps half a dozen people feeding the turtles which appeared very appreciative. After the hustle and bustle of the main tourist sites, we think that these smaller wats are real gems. You can explore them and enjoy them without waiting for the crowds to take photos of each other posing in the foreground to the various sites! A further bonus here is that it is only a 10 minute walk to another isolated Wat. Wat Phitchaya Yatikaram is much bigger and has some really ornate buildings within its grounds. It is certainly worth visiting.
Written February 28, 2014
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CliodhnaZtoical
London, UK31 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
After a day visiting all the major, tourist filled, temples this was a wonderful break from the noise. The main temple is nice but nothing amazing if you've been to Wat Po etc already. the main attraction is the turtle pool. There are hundreds of them and they know they will get feed once you sit down by the pool so swim over. You can buy food for them that you place on long sticks for a few baht and spend an hour or so just absorbing the peaceful atmosphere. Only downside is if you want a taxi it can be tricky to get one as it's a busy intersection outside. You can walk down to the bridge and walk over.
Written February 20, 2017
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Linda M
Gordon, Australia27 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
This temple complex is fascinating. The main building is beautiful inside, with wooden beams and mini statues. The wall outside curves around the main temple and can be walked on, providing views.
Next door is a lovely garden and lake, home to many turtles.
Well worth as visit, and in walking distance from Wat Arun.
Next door is a lovely garden and lake, home to many turtles.
Well worth as visit, and in walking distance from Wat Arun.
Written October 17, 2019
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nellielim
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia4,010 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
This Wat was built in 1828. It is a beautiful building in Thai architectural style. Its important architectural features are its pediments with intricate wood carvings depicting puttan flowers. Behind the Buddha image in the principal hall are murals depicting scenes from Buddhas life. There is a water feature in the grounds with turtles and fish. A Wat with few visitors, it is a nice place to visit for some peace and quiet contemplation.
Written September 9, 2016
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Julia C
91 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
Stumbled across this temple when walking to Wat Arun. You can reach this temple by crossing the main bridge located near the flower marker. Very unique and beautiful temple. It was free to enter and we were the only people there. It has a water feature with fish and turtles. Definitely worth visiting if in area.
Written June 7, 2016
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VivaHawaii
Honolulu, HI596 contributions
May 2015
A nice non-tourist polluted temple that was worth my time to visit. While there, one of the monks came up to me to introduce himself and explain a bit about the temple and building on the grounds.
Written February 21, 2016
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Gil13AR
Arad, Romania497 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
If you take a stroll south from Grand Palace and reach the Memorial Bridge for a great view north and south of Chao Phhraya river walk 200 meters more westwards to visit Prayurawongsawas Waraviharn Temple/ Wat Prayoon or locally known as Wat Rua Lek. It is a beautiful large temple visited mostly by locals and a very few tourists. Built in 1855 it has a dazzling white chedi/ tower which can be seen from far away. The greatast attraction in Wat Prayurawongsawas was for me the rock garden. The garden is designed with rocks that appear like a miniature mountain in a lake that’s teeming with turtles, hence the name Turtle Mountain. It is a great place to take an hour of rest and reflection in the bustle Bangkok.
Written February 21, 2016
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Tassanie J
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Had a really good time feeding the turtles in the newly renovated khao toa (turtle mountain) really clean and lovely and shady with fine damp mist being sprayed.
My son is 2 and I am 7 months pregnant so sightseeing is difficult but we managed a good hour feeding the large fish and turtles, I was sat nicely in the shade with a nice mist spray to keep me cool so was happy! For a small donation you can get a stick and a small amount of fruit to feed the turtles with, but you can also bring your own bread.
We wanted to go in and see the Chedi and the museum but it was getting close to nap time so cut our loses!
The review below describes walking from pier 6 (monument bridge on the Orange express boat), but our boat stopped at the flower market, about 3-5 min walk further up river - it's a long walk in the hot sun (we arrived at about 10am and it was hot already) so took a tuk tuk (70 baht) over the river - I really wouldn't recommend the walk with a toddler. The express boat is packed (we took it from thaksin bridge about 5 stops), it's 15 baht a person but you don't really see too much as all the more touristy stuff is slightly further up river, but good for the experience. On the way back we got a taxi to the hotel and it was 100 baht (Inc tip).
Highly recommend for young ones, only thai families having a morning out, very quiet and peaceful.
My son is 2 and I am 7 months pregnant so sightseeing is difficult but we managed a good hour feeding the large fish and turtles, I was sat nicely in the shade with a nice mist spray to keep me cool so was happy! For a small donation you can get a stick and a small amount of fruit to feed the turtles with, but you can also bring your own bread.
We wanted to go in and see the Chedi and the museum but it was getting close to nap time so cut our loses!
The review below describes walking from pier 6 (monument bridge on the Orange express boat), but our boat stopped at the flower market, about 3-5 min walk further up river - it's a long walk in the hot sun (we arrived at about 10am and it was hot already) so took a tuk tuk (70 baht) over the river - I really wouldn't recommend the walk with a toddler. The express boat is packed (we took it from thaksin bridge about 5 stops), it's 15 baht a person but you don't really see too much as all the more touristy stuff is slightly further up river, but good for the experience. On the way back we got a taxi to the hotel and it was 100 baht (Inc tip).
Highly recommend for young ones, only thai families having a morning out, very quiet and peaceful.
Written January 18, 2015
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