Not far from the historic park, on the other side of the Lopburi River, this temple impresses with its columns and ceiling adorned in brown and gold. The golden Buddha statue is also impressive and crafted in a rare style. Near the temple, you'll find a small curiosity: a stone Buddha head stuck in a tree. The Buddha head of Wat Mahathat is often mentioned, but this is a more modest one. Can you spot it? Take a look inside the small building to the right of the main temple to discover a beautiful Buddha carved from stone.

Wat Na Phra Meru is easily accessible by rented bicycle. You can often rent a bike (sometimes even for free) in downtown Ayutthaya or at your accommodation. Alternatively, you can hire a tuk-tuk to go directly to the temple or for a city tour. The price is around 200 THB per hour. You can also sometimes rent a scooter at your accommodation or in the city.

Wat Na Phra Meru 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 Na Phra Meru? You can reach Wat Na Phra Meru by renting a bicycle from one of the many rental shops in downtown Ayutthaya or at your accommodation (sometimes bicycles are provided free of charge). Alternatively, you can hire a tuk-tuk, either just to go to the temple or for a city tour, for around 200 THB per hour. You can also rent a scooter, sometimes at your accommodation or in town.