Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam)
Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam)
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- Simon D360 contributionsTaking in the Serenity of a Beautiful TempleThis is an amazing place to visit, we were fortunate to have a tour guide accompanying us. This place is steeped in history over many hundreds of years. Unsure about all of it but many kings had a hand in building this huge figure. Really easy to access. Lots of layers and subtleties with this holy place. Thoroughly recommend this one for families as there is plenty of room to look around.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 16, 2024
- 気まぐれな旅人Manila, Philippines6,353 contributionsWat LokayasthaI came here on a tour of Thailand with my colleagues. These are the ruins of the Lokayastha Temple. There is a reclining Buddha here, which is lying facing west with its head facing north, and is 37 meters long and 8 meters tall. Behind the Buddha are the ruins of a temple. You can see that it was once a large temple. I think the reclining Buddha is the main tourist attraction, but it's a shame that it's exposed to the rain and sun.Visited July 2023Traveled on businessWritten March 28, 2024
- Mikaela B15 contributionsGreat templeI liked the temple very much. The level of detail in the exterior is amazing and of course the lying Buda is big and impressive. I’ve two small kids so we went without a tour and did it pretty quickly which worked amazing for us.Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 26, 2024
- hanedasun3,474 contributionsGiant Reclining BuddhaA giant reclining Buddha lays peacefully in the ruins. It looks like it was restored in 1956, but due to the rain and sunshine, there are visible scratches here and there. However, it made me feel the taste even more.Visited August 2024Traveled soloWritten August 17, 2024
- HeathSingapore, Singapore566 contributionsThe Nirvana Buddha was painted whiteJesus. When I visited, was the Nirvana Buddha plastered? And it was painted completely white. I don't know if I'm going to do more coloring, but I couldn't find the old-fashioned tinge I was looking at in the photos. I think you could watch it if you had time, but if you ask me if I recommend it, I don't.Visited November 2024Traveled soloWritten December 1, 2024
- Reverie72101 contributionsBeautiful and nuancedThis was far more impressive and intricate than I could have imagined. Originally I was going to remove it from our scheduled stop because our day was running long. I’m so glad I didn’t. It’s actually quite beautiful and far more nuanced than I anticipatedVisited January 2025Traveled as a coupleWritten January 22, 2025
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Czar Emmanuel
Manila, Philippines10,224 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Compared to other temples and sites in ancient Ayutthaya, this place is less popular to tourists, and yet it has a lovely 42-meter long and 8-meter tall statue of a reclining Buddha. This in itself is worth-seeing. You can have your pictures taken with it and walk around the rest of the archeological site.
Written April 12, 2023
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Stefanie G
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Feb 2023 • Couples
It is a really inspiring place. We liked to give lotus and incense to the Buddha. Just a three minutes walk you find Ayutthayas most beautiful small cafe (right hand side on the back of the Buddha) Baan Khon Suan. Best Italian coffee in town. Birds and plants and water and temple view all over. Friendly owner.
Written February 6, 2023
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Holiday-lah
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia942 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
If you are in Ayutthaya, it’s ok to make a stop and visit this 4th longest reclining Buddha in Thailand. Don’t think it’s worth the effort if you are coming to Ayutthaya just to visit this one site. However, as part of an overall Ayutthaya itinerary - this is an ok 15-20 minutes stop.
Written January 26, 2020
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Matthew C
Washington133 contributions
Jan 2020
One stop organized by our tour company, but this leaning buddha was made of plasta and not stone (recently refurbished), so not comparable to the Reclining Buddha in Bangkok. However, i enjoyed visiting one of the vendors in the stalls across from thus structure and bought a hand made piece of art hammered from water buffalo skin. Very beautiful. I should have bought a few more.
Written January 22, 2020
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Kaushik G
Mumbai, India4,000 contributions
Sep 2019 • Solo
We had visited this ancient temple dedicated to Lord Buddha during our sightseeing in Ayuthaya. No entrance ticket is required here. Main attraction of this place is the giant sculpture of the reclining Buddha at the entrance. The temple has a central Pagoda and smaller ones around it though most of them are in ruins. Devotees were offering flowers and praying before the reclining Buddha.
Written July 24, 2020
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melkeet
Ipoh, Malaysia1,383 contributions
Jul 2019
We took a Tuk Tuk from Chao Sam Phraya Museum to this place. There are 3 ruins nearby which includes the Wat Wora Pho, Wat Wora Chet Tha Ram and Wat Lokaya Sutha. This is not the best kept ruin and there was no crowd here. The main attraction here is the reclining Buddha. The ground behind the Buddha consisted of brick ruins along the ground.
Entry to this site, as well as the two other ruins mentioned, is free. The place was quite warm, therefore carry a hat, sun lotion and lots of water. We spend about 45 minits here. Best to have your own transport as it may be difficult to get one here.
Entry to this site, as well as the two other ruins mentioned, is free. The place was quite warm, therefore carry a hat, sun lotion and lots of water. We spend about 45 minits here. Best to have your own transport as it may be difficult to get one here.
Written June 29, 2020
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machalondra
Brno, Czech Republic8 contributions
Mar 2023
Temple of the Reclining Buddha and whole Ayutthaya is simply amazing. If you do not want to stay in Bangkok, Ayutthaya is perfect choice 1-2 hours far from Bangkok, calm, nice, friendly city. Temple of the Reclining Buddha is one of the most impresive place and thing in Ayutthaya. Open air and free entrance 24/7. There is very nic golden hour before sunset.
Written March 20, 2023
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CKF
CT2,156 contributions
Dec 2019
We approached this reclining Buddha on foot, from behind, and wow! We could not believe how huge it was, and that there was almost no one there! It's a bit of a farther walk from Wat Mahathat, but so worth it! It is worth the effort, as you may have Buddha all to yourself. There are several snack and souvenir stands nearby. Enjoy!
Written January 2, 2020
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DH
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg704 contributions
Nov 2019
In fact, not much to see except the reclining Buddha with a length of approximately 40 meters.
As for the rest of this Wat, only some minor ruins remain.
As for the rest of this Wat, only some minor ruins remain.
Written December 31, 2019
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CBNasty
Belfast, UK11 contributions
Sep 2014
I only went there as I love street fighter 2. Worth it - it's free. I made a video with a random cool Japanese tourist of us playing in real life. Friend for life.
Written September 18, 2014
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สวัสดีค่ะ ดิฉันมีความประสงค์จะถวายผ้าจีวรห่มพระนอนวัดโลกยสุธาราม ต้องดำเนินการอย่างไรบ้างคะ ไปพรุ่งนี้ค่ะ วันที่ 22 ธ.ค
Written December 21, 2018
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