[2025 Bang Sai Attraction] Travel Guide for Wat Sanamchai (Updated May)

Wat Sanam Chai is an ancient temple located in Moo 10, Ban Pom Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. It is believed to have been built during the Ayutthaya period. Although only ruins remain today, the beauty of ancient Thai architecture is still evident. The temple houses ancient chedis, old viharns, and the base of the principal Buddha image, all of which bear traces of past glory. The serene atmosphere makes it ideal for those interested in history and wanting to experience the mystique of the old capital. Highlights of the site: - Ruins from the Ayutthaya period - Ancient chedis and the base of the principal Buddha image - Peaceful atmosphere perfect for strolling Opening hours: Open daily from 08:00 to 17:00 Entrance fee: Free How to get there: By private car, take the Asian Highway (AH1) and then Road 3056 towards Ban Pom Subdistrict.

#Bangkok Attractions The pagodas and temple buildings of the temple are painted with bright and eye-catching colors, which are intertwined in an orderly manner, as if the entire temple is endowed with endless vitality and joy. The Buddha statues and reliefs in the temple have also been painted with colors, making them lifelike and lively. The most unique decoration is the giant 3D ring installation at the main entrance of the temple, which is composed of thousands of mirrors and refracts colorful light in the sun, which is dazzling. Many tourists like to take photos here. Wat Sanamchai's unique and vibrant color design has given new vitality to an ancient Buddhist temple, attracting a large number of tourists every year. It is known as one of Thailand's most unmissable rare attractions.

Wat Sanam Chai Chedi is located in the middle of a garden at the Bang Sai intersection, where the Noi River meets the Chao Phraya River. It is a square-shaped chedi with twelve recessed corners, approximately 211 years old. The base of the chedi is square, 8 wa long on each side, and the height of the chedi is approximately 15 wa. There are three staircases leading up to it: the north, south, and west. The Fine Arts Department has registered it as an ancient site in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. #historicculture