Wat Sangkat Rattana Khiri temple is located on Khao Sakae Krang hill in the city of Uthai Thani and consists of a lower and an upper section. The upper section is the most interesting and frequently visited, although it requires climbing the long Naga staircase with its 449 steps. At the top, there is a pavilion with a stepped roof, housing a replica of Buddha's footprint and a large, sacred bronze bell dating from the reign of King Rama V. It is said that visitors to Uthai Thani who do not ring the bell have not truly visited the province. In another corner of the temple stands a statue of King Rama I's father, the founder of the Chakri dynasty, who was born in Ban Sakae Krang. From the upper section of Wat Sangkat Rattana Khiri, there is a beautiful view over the city of Uthai Thani, especially at sunrise. Wat Sangkat Rattana Khiri in Uthai Thani hosts the largest Tak Bat Thewo ceremony in Thailand (more on this in my post about the Tak Bat Thewo festival in Thailand).

Free admission. Open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wat Sangkat Rattana Khiri is located in the heart of the city, two kilometers from the riverbank and the Uthai Thani Market. You can reach it by bicycle, like most attractions in and around the city. Depending on your starting point and how much walking you enjoy, you can also walk.

Wat Sangkat Rattana Khiri 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 Sangkat Rattana Khiri? Wat Sangkat Rattana Khiri is located in the city, 2 kilometers from the riverbank near the Uthai Thani Market. You can reach it by bicycle, like most attractions in and around the city. Depending on your starting point and how much walking you enjoy, you can also reach the temple on foot.