San Chao Pho Sua
Go early, buy your incense inside, and be firm with the helpful strangers at the door.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 06:00–17:00
Dress Modestly
Cover shoulders and knees at all temples. Carry a light scarf or sarong — some temples lend wraps, but not all. Shoes come off before entering any building with a Buddha image.
Details
- Address
- 468 Thanon Tanao, Khwaeng San Chao Pho Sua, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
- Phone
- +66 2 224 2110
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Why go, and how to do it well
The Tiger God Shrine is a working place of worship first and a sight second, and that's exactly what makes it worth an hour of your morning. Doors open at 06:00 and by half six there are already people at the altars with incense and offerings. Red lanterns, a heavily decorated prayer hall, a dragon coiled around the column at the entrance. It's one of Bangkok's older Chinese shrines, dedicated to Xuantian Shangdi, and the rituals here feel used rather than staged.
Now the bit you need to hear. Reviews keep flagging sellers around the entrance who latch on, walk you through the prayers with great warmth, then produce a gold coin on a red thread or some accessory that wasn't part of what you agreed to, at a price you didn't expect. One traveler reported being asked for 199 baht at the end. Buy your candles and incense from the shrine's own counter inside, say no clearly, and you'll be fine. Plenty of people here will help you pray for nothing at all.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Experience hints
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Reviews from Google
Chao Pho Suea Shrine is a peaceful spiritual landmark in the city. The atmosphere feels respectful and calming, especially in the morning. Architecture reflects strong Chinese heritage. A meaningful place to stop, pay respect, and experience local beliefs during your journey.
The Shrine of Chinese goddess of Tiger. This Shrine is one of the oldest Chinese goddess of Tiger in Thailand. This Shrine open nice and early. We arrived at 6.30am and this Shrine is already packed with worshipers to come and pray and offer offerings. The downside is there aren't a lot of car park.
Think twice when you set foot in THERE. I went to the shrine with my friend. We found couple of store, sell flower and others offering, infront of the shrine. We avoid them because we know they going to force us to buy theirs and get straight to the door. We buy candles and incense from the INSIDE (which we guest they are shrine's store), and begin to pray. Then a Nice-lady(maybe she wore an appron that might be the shrine's uniform) appear and tell us that today is Tiger god day which is special for this shrine and ask if we wanted to give offering for him, 199-set or 399-set. Me and my friend chosed the 199-set. Then, NICE-LADY took us to MORE SPECIAL-WITH OFFER pray each statute, and the last ritual came, she ask us to pay for the offering, 783 thai bath. That's right, she said 199x2 for coin amulet(which she asked us if we want to keep it or let the tiger god have it, and we reject to take it back before we knew the price), and other offering like dried raw pork, dried sticky rice and folded colour papers, sum up as 783. We cannot do anything but paid for what we didn't even know the REAL COST. After that I saw the offering store out side they sold exact same thing we paid. I don't know if my offering set is gonna be re-sellcle to others or something like other religious tourist sport love to do. But If you really want to visit the shrine, buy from inside store only. Only faith full heart is enough for god, expensive offering is not neccessary.
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468 Thanon Tanao, Khwaeng San Chao Pho Sua, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Temples & Culture
Mind Your Feet
Never point your feet at a Buddha image or a monk — it's considered deeply disrespectful. When sitting inside a temple, tuck your feet behind you or to the side.
Ask Before Photographing
Exterior photos are almost always fine, but some interior halls prohibit photography. Look for signs, and never pose irreverently with Buddha images — it's a legal offense in Thailand.
Go Early Morning
Big-name temples are dramatically less crowded in the first hour after opening. You'll also avoid the worst of the midday heat and get softer light for photos.
San Chao Pho Sua: Frequently Asked Questions
Is San Chao Pho Sua worth visiting?
San Chao Pho Sua holds a 4.6★ rating from 1,727 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated temples & culture in Bangkok.
What are the opening hours of San Chao Pho Sua?
San Chao Pho Sua is typically open 06:00–17:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit San Chao Pho Sua?
The best months to visit Bangkok are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December & January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April – May (peak heat).
Where is San Chao Pho Sua located?
San Chao Pho Sua is at 468 Thanon Tanao, Khwaeng San Chao Pho Sua, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).
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