Kirche

Wat Chakrawat

Adresse: Chakrawat Road
Region: Bangkok, Thailand
Viertel: Chinatown

Mo: 00:00–23:59
Di: 00:00–23:59
Mi: 00:00–23:59
Do: 00:00–23:59
Fr: 00:00–23:59
Sa: 00:00–23:59
So: 00:00–23:59
Öffnungszeiten: Hours may change during religious ceremonies.
Preis: Admission: THB 0; donations are optional.
Besuchshinweise: Cover shoulders and knees, and remove shoes before entering temple halls. Do not feed the crocodiles and keep a safe distance from the pond enclosure.
Öffnungszeiten: Freier Eintritt
Öffnungszeiten: Etwa 30–45 Min.

Warum der Umweg sich lohnt

Crocodiles live in the pond of this Chinatown temple, and the neighbourhood likes to tell the story of how they got there.

Wat Chakkrawat is a Buddhist monastery in Bangkok's Chinatown, known for its crocodile pond and historical significance. It offers a unique glimpse into local lore and history.

Was sonst in der Nähe liegt

Die nächstgelegenen Orte, über die wir geschrieben haben, mit Luftlinie von hier.

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