This temple in Bangkok is far less well-known and often overlooked in guidebooks. It houses the only large standing Buddha in the Thai capital. Leaning against a concrete tower, the statue is 32 meters high and 10 meters wide. It is called Luang Pho or Phra Si Ariyamettrai and is decorated with glass and 24-karat gold mosaics. Inside is a Buddha relic from Sri Lanka. Behind the large Buddha lies a small cemetery with urns and coffins, and in front of the Buddha image stretches a plaza surrounded by a covered walkway. The main attraction of Intharawihan, however, is undoubtedly the large statue. The temple was originally called Wat Rai Phrik and dates back to the early Ayutthaya period.

Admission: 40 THB. Open from 6:00 to 18:00.

The easiest way to reach Wat Intarawiharn is by taking the Chao Phraya Express boat to the Rama VII Bridge. From there, it's just a short walk. Alternatively, several buses stop near the temple, such as lines 3, 32, 49, 53, and 65.

Wat Intharawihan 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 you get to Wat Intarawihan? The easiest way to reach Wat Intarawihan is by taking the Chao Phraya Express Boat to the Rama VII Bridge. From there, it's just a short walk. Alternatively, several buses stop near the temple, such as lines 3, 32, 49, 53, and 65.