Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Reclining Buddha,

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)

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.

Getting around

• •Bicycle rental (best way to see ruins)
• •Tuk-tuks (negotiate half-day rate)
• •Motorbike rental
• •Boat tours on the river