Located in the same part of the historical park as Wat Phra Kaew, with its three beautiful Buddha statues, is Wat Phra That, which essentially consists of two chedis, the foundations of the temple walls, the vihaan (main hall), and some pillars. It provides a good introduction before visiting Wat Phra Kaew.

It is located in the historic city park. The entrance is on the street opposite the National and Provincial Museum or behind the shrine at the end of the same street (Pimduri Road). Admission costs 100 THB, or 150 THB for a combined ticket covering both park areas.

I myself rode a bicycle I had rented from a guesthouse to this part of the park, but you can also get there by tuk-tuk. You can easily find one near the market.

Wat Phra That 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 Phra That? I personally rode a bicycle I rented from a guesthouse to that part of the park. Alternatively, you can also take a tuk-tuk. You can easily find them near the market.