Wat Mahathat

About

Temple to visit in Ayutthaya

Why go

• A surreal and magical sight that perfectly captures the resilience of faith and nature
• Feels like stepping back in time
• Powerful sense of thailand’s ancient past

Must try

• Buddha head entwined in tree roots

Pro tips

• Entrance fee is 80 baht for foreigners
• Ticket cost: 80 thb
• Hours: 8:00-17:00
• Stay: 1 hr
• Get here early as it gets busy fast

Good to know

• Must kneel lower than the head for photos out of respect
• Photos should be taken respectfully

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (24586 reviews)

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