Church
Wat Prayurawongsawat Worawihan
- Mon
- 07:00–20:00
- Tue
- 07:00–20:00
- Wed
- 07:00–20:00
- Thu
- 07:00–20:00
- Fri
- 07:00–20:00
- Sat
- 07:00–20:00
- Sun
- 07:00–20:00
- Hours
- The temple’s official site lists 08:00–17:00; TAT Japan lists 08:30–16:30.
- Price
- Free admission: THB 0.
- How to visit
- Cover shoulders and knees; remove shoes before entering temple halls. Do not touch the turtles or take them out of the water.
- Hours
- Free entry
- Hours
- About 30–45 min
Why it is worth the detour
A 19th-century Buddhist temple with a UNESCO-awarded stupa and a unique turtle habitat.
Wat Prayurawongsawat Worawihan is a historic Buddhist temple in Bangkok, known for its UNESCO-awarded stupa and tranquil Khao Mo rock garden with a turtle habitat. It offers a peaceful retreat with cultural and historical significance.
What else is close by
The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.
350 m
Memorial Bridge
The bridge opened in 1932 to mark Bangkok's 150th anniversary and linked the old royal city with the expanding Thonburi bank.
550 m
Wat Kanlayanamit
Home to the massive Buddha image Phra Buddha Trai Rattananayok, known as Luang Pho To.
700 m
Bang Luang Mosque
The only Thai-style mosque in the world, decorated with Thai, Chinese, and European art.
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.