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Wat Suthat

Wat Suthat

Wat Suthat is one of the oldest temples in Bangkok. Construction began in 1807 and was completed during the reign of King Rama III in 1847.

Wat Suthat Bangkok
Black Buddhas

The temple is a blend of Thai and Chinese art and architecture that was popular at the time. It is in the old city Rattanakosin district next to the Giant Swing and in front of City Hall.

Wat Suthat Temple in Bangkok
Wat Suthat & the Giant Swing
Wat Suthat Temple in Bangkok
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The Ordination Hall

The ordination hall is the longest one in Thailand and contains a 13th-century bronze Buddha image that was transported by boat from Sukhothai. The walls of the ordination hall contain impressive murals detailing the previous 28 incarnations of the Buddha. Other murals on the pillars depict scenes of early Bangkok life and visiting foreigners.

Wat Suthat Temple in Bangkok
The Ordination Hall
Wat Suthat Temple in Bangkok
Buddha Image

The Cloister

The ordination hall is situated in an old open courtyard containing many Chinese stone sculptures and 28 hexagonal eight-tier pagodas. The outer wall of the cloister contains over 150 Buddha images.

Wat Suthat Temple in Bangkok

Wat Suthat Temple in Bangkok
The Courtyard

The Giant Swing

Directly opposite the temple entrance is the 21.15 meter Giant Swing which was once used in Brahmanic ceremonies. It was originally built in 1784 but was replaced with a new one in 2004. It is made from Golden teak wood. The swing was used in an annual ceremony where teams of young men would try to swing high enough to retrieve a sack of gold that was tied to a pole about 25 meters high in the air. The ceremony has been banned since 1932, as many people got injured or died.

Wat Suthat Temple in Bangkok
Buddha Images
Wat Suthat Temple in Bangkok
Buddha Images

Nearby

Nearby is Siri Phong Road that contains shops full of Buddha images & Buddhist religious items. The Hindu Dev Mandir Temple is just around the corner, opposite the sidewall. 

Where is Wat Suthat?

Location: 146 Bamrung Muang Road. Rattanakosin district.

Opening Hours: 09.00-20.00

Admission: 100 Baht

Rules: No shorts, short skirts or sleeveless shirts.

How to get there: Bus No. 12, 35, 42, 48, 508

Maphttps://goo.gl/maps/As9Nn2zwngP2

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