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Wat Ratchabophit Sathitmahasimaram Ratchaworawihan
⛩️ Temples & Culture
Bangkok

Wat Ratchabophit Sathitmahasimaram Ratchaworawihan

4.7(3,399 reviews)

Ornate 19th-century Buddhist temple with a colorful tiled exterior & a cemetery for Thai royalty.

Location Info

Opening Hours
Monday06:00-18:00
Tuesday06:00-18:00
Wednesday06:00-18:00
Thursday06:00-18:00
Friday06:00-18:00
Saturday06:00-18:00
Sunday06:00-18:00

Visitor Information

Best time to visit

November – February

Avoid: April – May (peak heat)

Rainy season

May – October

Avg. temperature

25°C – 34°C(77°F – 93°F)

Crowds

Very High

Peak: December & January

Getting there

Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports serve Bangkok with direct flights from most major cities.

Getting around

  • BTS Skytrain (most central areas)
  • MRT Metro (underground)
  • Airport Rail Link (ARL)
  • Chao Phraya Express Boat
  • Grab (ride-hailing app)
  • Metered taxis — always use the meter