Church
Wat Ratchabophit
- Mon
- 06:00–18:00
- Tue
- 06:00–18:00
- Wed
- 06:00–18:00
- Thu
- 06:00–18:00
- Fri
- 06:00–18:00
- Sat
- 06:00–18:00
- Sun
- 06:00–18:00
- Hours
- The ordination hall is not always open.
- Price
- THB 0 — free admission.
- How to visit
- Cover shoulders and knees, and remove shoes before entering the hall. Pre-wedding, wedding and commercial photo or video shoots are prohibited; do not disrupt religious practices.
- Hours
- Free entry
- Hours
- About 30–45 min
Why it is worth the detour
Unique architectural layout with a circular courtyard and a gilded chedi.
Wat Ratchabophit is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok known for its unique layout and Sri Lankan-style gilded chedi. It also houses a Royal Cemetery with monuments to members of the Thai Royal Family.
What else is close by
The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.
400 m
Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre
King Prajadhipok commissioned this modern 1933 cinema as a gift to Bangkok for the city's 150th anniversary.
450 m
Wat Suthat
Wat Suthat is best known for its impressive Giant Swing and being a first-class royal temple in Bangkok.
500 m
Wat Pho
Home to the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, including the iconic Reclining Buddha.
500 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.
500 m
Sao Chingcha
The Giant Swing is known for its towering swing-shaped structure and historical significance in Bangkok.
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.