Opposite Wat Mahathat is Wat Ratchaburana, a 15th-century Khmer-style temple. It is particularly famous for its highly visible and very well-preserved prang. Visitors can enter the prang and climb a staircase to two unrestored rooms where original wall paintings can still be seen.

To reach Wat Ratchaburana and most other temples in or around Ayutthaya city center, you can rent a bicycle from one of the many rental shops in town or at your hotel or guesthouse (sometimes bicycles are provided free of charge for guests). Alternatively, you can hire a tuk-tuk for a trip to this temple or for a city tour for around 200 THB per hour. Renting a scooter is also an option, sometimes directly at hotels or from various rental companies in town. Depending on where you are staying in Ayutthaya, the temple might even be just a short walk from your accommodation.

Wat Ratchaburana 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 Ratchaburana? To get to Wat Ratchaburana, as with most temples in or around Ayutthaya's city center, you can rent a bicycle. There are numerous rental shops, hotels, and guesthouses in the city, where bicycles are often available free of charge. Alternatively, you can hire a tuk-tuk and either go directly to the temple or take a city tour for about 200 THB per hour. Renting a scooter is also an option, often available directly at hotels or from various rental companies in the city. Depending on where you are staying in Ayutthaya, the temple might even be just a short walk away.