Wat Huay Kaew is particularly famous and interesting for its Khmer-style chedi, which stands in the middle of a pond. Although built long after the Khmer period, it remains beautiful and well worth a visit. Inside is a Buddha statue made of green and white jade. It's also a great spot for drone photography (note that you must register your drone in Thailand). The temple itself is said to be only 140 years old, but the Khmer-style pagoda in the water is younger (I couldn't find any precise information about its construction date). This architecture is related to the lifestyle of the inhabitants of the Bang Kham Canal. If possible, you should also make a short visit to Wat Phanit Thammikaram, with its turtle-shaped base, 18 kilometers away. The doors of the building are often closed, but the facade is truly impressive!

Free admission. Open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wat Huai Kaew is located in the Ban Mi district, about 40 kilometers from Lopburi. To my knowledge, there is no public transportation to the temple. You will therefore need your own vehicle or to hire a car with a driver (ask at your hotel reception). Please note that while there is a train station in Ban Mi, it is 5 kilometers from the temple. Finding a tuk-tuk there is therefore unlikely.

Wat Huai Kaew 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 Huai Kaew? Wat Huai Kaew is located in the Ban Mi district, about 40 kilometers from Lopburi. To my knowledge, there is no public transportation there. You will therefore need your own vehicle or a rental car with a driver (ask at your hotel reception). Please note that while there is a train station in Ban Mi, it is 5 kilometers from the temple. Finding a tuk-tuk there is therefore unlikely.