Wat Che Chin Koh
A Taoist pagoda you'll spot from the river long before you work out how to reach it on foot.
Plan your visit
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.
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Why go, and how to do it well
The pagoda is the reason to come. It stands tall enough to be seen from the Chao Phraya and the canals, which is how most people end up curious about the place to begin with, and finding it on land is a different matter entirely. It sits off a side street in Khlong San, and reviewers consistently say the walk involves a long, roundabout turn rather than a straight line from the main road. Worth it if you're already down this way for Lhong 1919 or Icon Siam.
At first glance the complex reads as small and fairly plain beyond the pagoda. Go inside the main building and up, because there are two more floors, and that's where the place turns charming. Chinese Taoist detail, quiet, almost nobody there compared to Bangkok's big-name temples. Photographers will get something out of the angles. One honest gripe from reviewers is the cars parked right in front of the pagoda, which does dent the mood.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of Wat Che Chin Koh, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
- 1 minMAZU ShrineTemples & Culture · 100 m · 4.6★
- 2 minLhong 1919Temples & Culture · 120 m · 4.2★
- 5 minTalat NoiTemples & Culture · 390 m · 4.5★
- 5 minHorseshoe ShrineTemples & Culture · 410 m · 4.5★
- 5 minSong Wat Street ArtTemples & Culture · 420 m · 4.6★
- 5 minMother Roaster Talat NoiRestaurants & Food · 420 m · 4.4★
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Wat Che Chin Koh, round out your day in Bangkok with contrasting stops nearby.
Reviews from Google
Beautiful Chinese temple with not many people know. Close at 4pm, i come late so can't enjoy much, Near Klong San BTS. The uncle in the pagoda take me to the bts by electric van otherwise i have to walk for a long way. Thank you him too much!!! 🙏🙏🙏
A Taoism Temple hidden away near icon siam. At first glance it looks ice but not all to impressive besides the beautiful Pagoda that you can see from the canal (and what made me curious for this place). But then i duscivered the main building had 2 more floors and made this place suddenly a lot more charming and beautiful. What i didnt liked to much though were all the cars parked in front of the Pagoda and main building. They really dont fit the religious atmosphere of the place and i dont understand why they are allowed to be parked there, isnt this a holy place. But besides that this is a nice little jewel worth visiting.
A small but aesthetical beautiful place. Hidden away but only a short walk from the main road. Worth a look if you're in the area.
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 84 reviews on Google.
247/1 Soi Chiang Mai, Khwaeng Khlong San, Khet Khlong San, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10600, 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.
Wat Che Chin Koh: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wat Che Chin Koh worth visiting?
Wat Che Chin Koh holds a 4.7★ rating from 84 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated temples & culture in Bangkok.
When is the best time to visit Wat Che Chin Koh?
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 Wat Che Chin Koh located?
Wat Che Chin Koh is at 247/1 Soi Chiang Mai, Khwaeng Khlong San, Khet Khlong San, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10600, Thailand, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).
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