Just a few kilometers from Sri Satchanalai Historical Park lies Wat Phra Rattana Mahathat If, the largest temple in the area. With its beautifully preserved main tower (prang), which visitors can climb – sometimes with the help of children from the neighboring village – as well as a large standing Buddha statue and reliefs, it is an excellent example of the Khmer style of the Sukhothai period.

Don't miss this temple, even though it's not located within the Sri Satchananlai Historical Park!

The bus to get here usually departs from Sukhothai and stops at the roadside in front of a shop where you can rent bicycles for 50 THB. The owner will also give you a map. The temple is located on the other side of the suspension bridge at the end of the small road that marks the starting point of your tour of Si Satchanalai. Entrance fee: 20 Baht. A bicycle is recommended, as the historical park is about 4 km away.

Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Rajaworaviharn is a temple. When visiting a temple in Thailand, there are some rules to observe: appropriate clothing (knees and shoulders should be covered), remove shoes upon entering the building, remain quiet, avoid hugs and kisses, do not point your feet at the Buddha statue, and smoking is prohibited.

How to get there

How do you get to Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Rajaworaviharn? The bus usually departs from Sukhothai and stops at the roadside in front of a shop where you can rent bicycles for 50 THB. The owner will also give you a map. The temple is located on the other side of the suspension bridge at the end of the small road that leads to the starting point of your tour through Si Satchanalai. Entrance fee: 20 Baht. A bicycle is recommended, as the historical park is about 4 km away.