Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan

It is a place where there is a very large and beautiful Buddha statue that made me amazed at its grandeur and beauty that I have never seen anywhere before. It is another important temple in Thailand. Wow, you should come at least once.

The building outside is nothing special but inside you have one of the biggest statues of Buddha. Really impressive. There is a fee/ donation of 20B for non Thai people.

The notable attraction is Luang Pho To, or the Buddha image of Tri Rattana Nayok, located at the end of Pang Mara Wichi Sai. The image is in a meditation posture, measuring 14.20 meters in width and 19.20 meters in height. It is made of molded bricks covered with gold leaf. Luang Pho To, or the Buddha image of Tri Rattana Nayok, is considered an ancient Buddha statue, and it is revered as the guardian deity of the people of Ayutthaya. It is believed to be a sacred guardian since the establishment of Ayutthaya in 1468, according to the historical inscription of Luang Prasert Akson Nit. The inscription mentions that the statue was built in the year A.D. 1325 during the reign of King Ramathibodi I, the founder of Ayutthaya, 26 years before the city was officially founded. As Ayutthaya was about to emerge, it was prophesied that the great sacred guardian at Wat Phanan Choeng would shed tears of holy water. Luang Pho To is one of the revered figures, especially among the Chinese community, who refer to him as 'Sam Pao Kong.' Besides Thais, there are also many people of Chinese descent who come to pay their respects and worship regularly every year.

Free entry. Big beautiful golden Buddha is one of the famous Buddha in Ayutthaya.
There are parking lot inside. The temple is located near the river. After making merit, you can go for feeding fish at the raft.

Wat Phanan Choeng is a Buddhist temple in the city of Ayutthaya, Thailand, on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River.It is open daily from 8 am to 5 pm.

Worth Visited
There are tuk tuk service for public to anywhere close by. Convenient indeed

I've been visiting this temple for several years now. Each time I enter the doorway and look up at the Big Buddha, it gives a feeling of peace and awe.

Beautiful big Buddha.must visit place if you come to Ayttaya.

Lot of parking.

Behind the temple you can feed the fish and enjoy the river.

This Buddhist temple was built around 1300s. Lots of influence with Chinese religion. It’s interesting to see how the Tao influence. The ceremony here is beautiful. We are here during their new year water festival. Lots of people come here to pay respect. Super interesting.

Buddhist temple, one of the longest stories. The Buddha image is a unique and extraordinary

This temple is build by the river in 1324, this is ornate temple complex feature an enormous glided sitting Buddha. A recommended place to visit and there are lots of people visiting.

Went to the Sacred Wat Phanan Choeng because we wanted to worship the indoor big Buddha Luong Pho To.
Give monk foods, gives buddha cassock, feeding the fish as tamboon, wishing life smoother and happiness.
Rented a Luong Phor To 5 inch lap bucha to worship in my room.

Luang Pho To or Phra Phuttha Trai Rattananayok, Late U-Thong art, in the subduing Mara posture, sitting flat, lap width 14.20 meters, height 19.20 meters, material is stucco and gilded. Luang Pho To or Phra Buddha Tri Rattananayok or this Buddha image of the Ayutthaya people It is considered to be an ancient Buddha image, invaluable to Ayutthaya since the beginning of the city. The Royal Chronicle of the Old City, Luang Prasert Aksornnit edition, states that it was built in 1325 B.E. or King Ramathibodi I established Ayutthaya for 26 years, and when Ayutthaya was about to collapse, it appeared in the testimony of the old city that the great statue Wat Phanan Choeng has water flowing from his eyes which is amazing. Luang Pho To is one of the most revered monks among the Chinese people, known as "Sam Po Kong".

The giant buhha, it’s so peaceful. The temple located right next to the main river call jaow pra ya :) enjoy the scenery!

Another must go when you are here. Do the ritual of pasting gold leaves on the Buddha statue.

Its a bronze buddha. What a structure... It caries the signature of Thai tradition, value, culture and their religious trust.
When you are thete... You will see so many people adressing their prayers towards buddah. Its a nice place for tourists to visualize how big this structure is!!!
If you are planning to visit.. Please keep a bottle of water with you.

Big temple with a mix of Thai and Chinese Buddhas.

You can see a very Big Buddha here. It is a Chinese style temple.

Many visitors over the weekend. Buddha statue is very beautiful and majestic.

Wat Phanancheng is a historic and important temple in Ayutthaya, revered by Thai and Chinese Buddhists for its association with Luang Pho To or Chao Pho Sam Phao Kong. It is not uncommon to see a large crowd at this temple on the day they come to worship Luang Pho To and pay their respects.
Wat Phanancheng has been around since long before Ayutthaya was even founded as a city. However, the identity of the temple's original constructor remains unknown. The Northern Chronicles attribute the temple's construction to King Sai Nam Phung, who gave it the name "Chao Phra Nang Choei." According to the Royal Chronicles of Luang Prasoet, King U Thong created Ayutthaya 26 years after a Buddha picture titled "Phra Chao Phra Nang Choei" was enshrined in the temple in 1767.

The golden Buddha picture, known as Luang Pho To, at the far end of the assembly hall is a major draw for tourists. The gilded stucco statue of the seated Buddha is 14.20 meters in width and 19.20 meters in height. It is thought that this statue of the Buddha was carved in the year 1688, during the reign of King Ramathibodi I, or 268 years before the founding of Ayutthaya.

The Ubosot of the temple has three important Buddha images: the red-faced Buddha image, the plaster Buddha image, and the Golden Buddha picture made of gold leaf. The Buddha statue is crafted of solid gold and measures 3 elbows in width and 4 elbows in height. Its golden hue gleams in the sunlight. The Ayutthaya-era stucco Buddha statue is 4 elbows across and 5 elbows high. This red-faced Buddha statue is from the Sukhothai era and measures 3 elbows in width and 5 elbows in height. Because of the stucco coating, it was first believed that these two Buddha figures were also made of stucco, like the other stucco images of the time. This may have been done to keep them safe from looters and bombs when Ayutthaya was under siege. Erosion of the stucco covering exposed the underlying gold and crimson materials.

In addition to worshiping the famous Luang Pho To, many visitors flock to the temple to see its rich history and beautiful artwork.

The temple hold the largest ancient Buddha image. Very busy temple with locals coming to pray and put in their offerings.