Just a 10-minute bike ride from the center of Sukhothai Historical Park lies Wat Chetuphon, one of the most interesting temples outside the paid entrance areas. The badly damaged temple is distinguished by its four large Buddha statues: one striding, one standing (two of them back-to-back), one seated, and one reclining. While severely damaged and unrestored, they are unlike anything found in the paid areas. If you'd like to visit the nearby workshop for making Buddha amulets, Wat Chetuphon is just 500 meters further along the main road.

No entrance fee, as the temple is not one of the three paid areas of the historical park.

Wat Chetuphon is located 1.7 km from the main entrance to the central part of the Sukhothai Historical Park. The site is easily accessible by bicycle.

Wat Chetuphon is a temple, and when visiting a temple in Thailand there are some rules to follow: appropriate clothing (knees and shoulders should be covered), take off your shoes when entering the building, be quiet, do not hug or kiss, do not point your feet at the Buddha statue, do not smoke.

How to get there

How do I get to Wat Chetuphon? Wat Chetuphon is located 1.7 km from the main entrance of the central part of the Sukhothai Historical Park. It is easily accessible by bicycle.