Church
Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit
- Mon
- 08:00–18:00
- Tue
- 08:00–18:00
- Wed
- 08:00–18:00
- Thu
- 08:00–18:00
- Fri
- 08:00–18:00
- Sat
- 08:00–18:00
- Sun
- 08:00–18:00
- Price
- THB 0; donations are welcome.
- How to visit
- Wear clothing that covers the shoulders and knees. Remove shoes before entering temple buildings; keep quiet and do not obstruct worshippers when taking photos.
- Hours
- Free entry
- Hours
- About 60 min

Why it is worth the detour
A first-class royal Buddhist temple with a Vipassana Meditation center.
Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit is a historic Buddhist temple in Bangkok, known for its royal status and Vipassana Meditation center. It also houses Thailand's oldest university for Buddhist monks.
What else is close by
The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.
350 m
Bangkok National Museum
One of the largest museums in Southeast Asia, showcasing Thai art and history.
550 m
Siriraj Medical Museum
The Siriraj Medical Museum is best known as the 'Museum of Death' for its unique and educational medical exhibits.
550 m
Bangkok City Pillar Shrine
The Bangkok City Pillar Shrine is known for housing the city's original city pillar, a symbol of prosperity and protection.
Walk it with the stories
This address is one stop among many. Our routes and quests link them into a walk that makes sense on the ground.





