Wat Mahathat

4.7(24,819 reviews)

Buddhist temple with ruins, colorful shrines & a famed Buddha head surrounded by tree roots.

Location Info

Opening Hours

Monday08:30-18:30

Tuesday08:30-18:30

Wednesday08:30-18:30

Thursday08:30-18:30

Friday08:30-18:30

Saturday08:30-18:30

Sunday08:30-18:30

Best time to visit

November – February

Avoid: August – October (flooding risk)

Rainy season

June – October

Avg. temperature

22°C – 38°C(72°F – 100°F)

Crowds

Moderate

Peak: November – February

Getting there

Train from Bangkok Hua Lamphong (~1.5 hrs, very cheap). Minivan from Bangkok's Mo Chit (~1.5 hrs). Day trip by car from Bangkok is easy.

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