This temple is an absolute must-see for admiring the murals by great masters of the Ayutthaya period. Built in the 17th century and renovated in the late 19th century during the reign of Rama V, the first thing that catches the eye is a beautiful wooden hall with a preaching throne adorned with intricate wood carvings. The main shrine contains 300-year-old murals of mythical angels. In front of it stands a magnificent Buddha statue. Next to it is a beautiful Tripitaka library on a pedestal with two serpent statues. The temple is currently undergoing renovations. It is probably our favorite temple in Phetchaburi.

No entrance fee. Open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

If you are staying overnight in the city, you can get there on foot, by bicycle, or even by tuk-tuk, although there aren't many of those in Phetchaburi.

Wat Yai Suwannaram 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 Yai Suwannaram? If you are staying in the city, you can go there on foot, by bicycle, or even by tuk-tuk, although there aren't many of those in Phetchaburi.