The white prang of Wat Mahathat Worawihan is visible from afar and often serves as a landmark for those unfamiliar with the city. The temple consists of five laterite prangs, the central one being particularly tall at 42 meters and housing Buddha relics. Several halls with stucco reliefs surround the prangs. The temple also contains a Buddha statue, Wat Mahathat Luangpo, revered by the inhabitants of Phetchaburi. Unfortunately, we only have nighttime photos of Wat Mahathat Worawihan, as our time in Phetchaburi was limited. A daytime visit is certainly more interesting, although the evening illumination is also charming.

Free admission. Tel.: 032 425326

I explored Phetchaburi entirely by bicycle, but tuk-tuks are mainly found near the train station.

Wat Mahathat Worawihan 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 Mahathat Worawihan? I explored everything in Phetchaburi by bicycle, but tuk-tuks are mainly found near the train station.