Tourist attractions: Wat Phra Phuttha Saiyas (Wat Phra Non), Mueang Phetchaburi District | Phetchaburi Province

Wat Phra Phuttha Saiyas (Wat Phra Non) is an ancient temple located at the southeastern foot of Khao Wang. It is believed to have been built during the Ayutthaya period to house the Reclining Buddha, a large reclining Buddha statue over 400 years old. Later, during the reign of King Rama IV, he noticed the Buddha statue's deterioration and ordered the construction of a viharn (temple) over it, thus transforming the temple into the present-day Viharn Phra Phuttha Saiyas.

The large reclining Buddha measures 43 meters in length and 15 meters in height (measured from the base), making it the fourth largest reclining Buddha in Thailand. It is built entirely of brick and elaborately lacquered and gilded. Worship of the Buddha is believed to bring prosperity.

Wat Phra Phuttha Saiyas, also known as Wat Phra Non by locals, is an important ancient temple in the province of Phetchaburi, in the subdistrict of Khlong Krasaeng.

History: It is believed to have been built during the Ayutthaya period to house the Reclining Buddha (Phra Non), which is over 400 years old and is considered the fourth largest reclining Buddha in Thailand.

It is approximately 43 meters long.

The height from the Buddha's head to the foot of the bed is approximately 15 meters.

It was originally built in the open air, before a viharn was later built over it.

Address: Bandai It Road, Khlong Krasaeng Subdistrict, Mueang Phetchaburi District, Phetchaburi Province.

Located at the foot of a hill southeast of Khao Wang (Phra Nakhon Khiri).

Directions: From Phetkasem Road, turn towards Phetchaburi City and then onto Khirirat Road. Drive approximately 300 meters past the Khao Wang entrance. The temple is on the right-hand side.

Opening hours: Usually open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.