Ayutthaya - Wat Phutthai Sawan - LP Huan

Wat Phutthai Sawan is located in the middle of the compound. It is surrounded by a cloister, that houses rows of Buddha images. The prang is built on an indented pedestral with 2 staircases in the east and the west. There are two mandapas to the north and the south of the prang. The prang itself houses the main Buddha image.

Wat Phuttha Sawan was constructed by King U-Thong just south of the Chao Phraya River. Since built be the first King of Ayutthaya, it is an important temple, and has frequently been restored. Originally smaller prangs would have flanked the present main prang.


Location
From Bangkok, one can get to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya by various routes:
Take Highway No.1 (Phahon Yothin) via Pratu Nam Phra In and turn into Highway No.32, then, turn left to Highway No.309 to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.
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Take Highway No.304 (Chaeng Watthana) or Highway No.302 (Ngam Wong Wan), turn right into Highway No.306 (Tiwanon), cross Nonthaburi or Nuanchawi Bridge to Pathum Thani, continue on Highway No.3111 (Pathum Thani – Sam Khok – Sena) and turn right at Amphoe Sena into Highway No.3263 to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.
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Take Highway No.306 (Bangkok–Nonthaburi–Pathum Thani), at Pathum Thani Bridge Intersection, turn into Highway Nos.347 and 3309 via Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre, Amphoe Bang Pa-in, to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.
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Take Expressway No.9 (Si Rat Expressway) via Nonthaburi – Pathum Thani and down to Highway No.1 via Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre, turn left into Highway No.3469 towards Bang Pahan and turn right at Worachet Intersection to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.

Opening hours:  The temple is open from 9.00am - 5pm daily.


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