Located not far from Rayong's clock tower, Wat Pa Pradu is undoubtedly one of the city's most important monuments. This ancient temple, dating back to the Ayutthaya period, is famous for its 12-meter-long reclining Buddha, which, contrary to usual practice, is positioned facing left with its head to the right. A monk on a pilgrimage to this abandoned temple discovered the remains of an ordination chamber and the reclining Buddha statue. He decided to live there and received worshippers to practice his healing arts. Subsequently, the villagers built a house for the monk and restored the temple. The temple's current name refers to the Pa Pradu subdistrict in which it is located. Today, it is a royal temple.

No entrance fee. Open from 8 am to 5 pm. The temple apparently holds a large festival every year around Chinese New Year.

If you are staying in Rayong city center, try to book a hotel in the city center so you can easily reach the main attractions, including Wat Pra Pradu, on foot.

Wat Pa Pradu (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) 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 Pa Pradu (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)? If you are staying in Rayong, it is recommended to book a hotel in the city center. From there, the main sights, including Wat Pa Pradu, are easily accessible on foot.