[2025 Phetchaburi Attraction] Travel Guide for Wat Yai Suwannaram (Updated May)

Wat Yai Suwannaram Worawihan Phetchaburi is an ancient temple built in the Ayutthaya period. According to evidence from the royal letter of King Chulalongkorn, part of it says, "The images and patterns in this chapel were probably painted more than 300 years ago." King Suea of ​​Ayutthaya granted a throne hall made entirely of teak wood to be built as a prayer hall, which is historically significant and valuable in terms of Ayutthaya art. The door panels are carved in a scroll pattern, the gilded scrolls are beautifully gilded, and the pulpit is a carved and gilded lotus. Inside the temple is the principal Buddha image in the Mara-Vijaya attitude, with beautiful Buddha characteristics. In addition, there is a Thai-style library that stores the Tripitaka in the middle of the water. The prang is a twelve-angled recessed prang. All four sides of the prang are stucco niches, with the lower part in the figure of a hermit in the niche, and the upper part in the niche is a stucco Buddha image. Later, a two-story Thai-style library was built, with a balcony around it. The roof was decorated with gable decorations, bai raka, and hang hong. The pediment was decorated with a scrollwork pattern and the gods in prayer. The bell tower had beautiful stucco patterns. As for the name of the temple, the name “Yai” is believed to be because it covers an area of ​​more than 20 rai. The word “Suwan” is likely derived from the name of the Supreme Patriarch (Tangmo), whose original name was Thong. It could also be his nickname, Suwanna, because he made a major renovation of this temple, which was his original place of study. Since then, the temple has been called “Wat Yai Suwanna Ram”. Location: Tambon Tha Rap, Amphoe Mueang Phetchaburi, Phetchaburi Province

#culturetrip Wat Yai Suwannaram is a royal temple. The temple was renovated significantly during the reign of King Rama IV. The ordination hall is in the Ayutthaya style with 5-tiered paintings of guardian angels and murals. The highlight is the image of giants and inhuman beings with flesh-colored faces, not the usual mask-like drawings. The principal Buddha image is a stucco Buddha image in the Mara-Vijaya attitude, a cast of the Sangkharat Tangmo. The pediment is a beautiful late Ayutthaya sculpture that looks like it's alive. The covered chapel and sala, Wat Yai Suwannaram, are in the late Ayutthaya architecture. They were built of wood with walls made of plaster and covered with gold lacquer. However, the renovation was wrong, so the entire building was painted red. The roof is a decorated frame with rafters and roofed with tiles. However, due to the incorrect renovation, the entire roof was covered with mortar (ancient mortar). However, the mortar was made of straw, which made it damp and caused lichen to grow on the roof. The original sala belonged to Prince Khwan Tamnak, later Phra Sanphet VIII or King Suea. It was dismantled and presented to the Supreme Patriarch Tangmo, with a beautifully carved door panel that is historically and artistically significant, namely the late Ayutthaya period art. There are marks on the door panel, causing the door to crack and become permanently damaged, called Burmese teeth marks. However, scholars have commented that the door was likely destroyed when the palace was dismantled and presented to Somdet Chao Tangmo (Phra Suwannamuni), the Supreme Patriarch. This is related to the story of the spirit of Chao Fa Phra Khwan, the owner of the original palace, who was executed by King Suea with a sandalwood club when Somdet Phra Phetracha was ill and near death. You can make merit and visit this valuable place every day. #culturetrip

Phetchaburi Province is a province with beautiful temples, delicious desserts, and beautiful nature, not far from Bangkok. It is another good place to relax during a long holiday. Try following this plan and you will have fun traveling. 🌿Day 1: Explore Phetchaburi, see culture & eat delicious food 08:00 – Depart from Bangkok (about 2–2.5 hours to Phetchaburi) 10:30 – Stop by “Wat Yai Suwannaram” See the ancient architecture, the 300-year-old teak chapel and Ayutthaya-era murals. Feed the fish in a relaxed atmosphere. 11:30 – Have lunch at “Pen Phrik Phet” A famous Phetchaburi noodle shop. If you come during mealtime, you will have to wait in line. They do not accept reservations and accept cash only. 13:00 – When you come to the city of sweets, you must try the dessert shops. There are many to choose from in the city, such as the Big Ice Cream shop, homemade ice cream served in a lunchbox. The must-try flavor is the Tan Tonod flavor, a famous Phetchaburi dish. The shop is near Pen Phrik Phet. 14:00 – Stop by “Nabi Cafe”, a very hip cafe. Sit back, sip coffee and enjoy the natural view. It is located next to the Phetchaburi River. It would be great if you could sit with your legs dangling by the water. The shop is quite large. There are many corners to take pictures. It has a cozy style feel. 15:30 – Head to Kaeng Krachan (travel time is about 1 hour). 16:30 – Go rafting in the Phetchaburi River. There are many rafting spots. We contacted the accommodation. We had to take a pickup truck to start from the source of the river and then raft to the shore at the accommodation. The rafting took about 1–1.5 hours. You will definitely have fun! 18:30 – Dinner at a restaurant by the Kaeng Krachan Dam. There are many restaurants to choose from. One restaurant that I highly recommend because it tastes really good is the water chestnut fish head hot pot. The price is good and it is very worthwhile. 20:00 – Return to the accommodation. For this trip, we chose to stay at The Tree Riverside, a place by the Phetchaburi River with a lot of green space and places to sit and relax. Walk around and breathe the fresh air, it is quite wide, not crowded, there are bicycles to ride, the houses are separate houses, there is a small pond in the house, there is a party corner, very suitable for friends. ⸻ 🌿Day 2: Let go of the beautiful nature 08:30 – Wake up early to get fresh air, take a walk to relax, watch butterflies smelling flowers in the morning, with breakfast from the accommodation, then take pictures in the accommodation area to the fullest. 10:30 – Depart, stop by to buy souvenirs at Baan Khanom Nantawan, a famous souvenir source in Phetchaburi, with delicious Khanom Mor Kaeng, palm sugar jelly, and many other souvenirs. 12:00 – Check in at “I-Ko Camp & Cafe”, a cafe with a million-dollar view, where you can see Khao Eko, in front of the mountain is a wide grass field, there are many beautiful photo spots, eat a full meal and refreshing drinks. 14:00 – Travel back to Bangkok 18:00 – Arrive in Bangkok safely #Plan a long holiday trip #Plan a trip to Phetchaburi #Phetchaburi

Pay respect to Luang Pho Hok Niw 🙏🏼 𝐔𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐢 ✨ _____________________ #Luang Pho Hok Niw (Buddha's Foot Finger) or Phra Hiw Nok (a rhyming word that locals call it) It is a Buddha statue in the Mara-Vijaya attitude. The outside is covered with plaster and then lacquered and gilded. It is believed that it came from the abandoned Huasanam Temple, which is located behind #Wat Yai Suwannaram 🌴 No one knew that the inside of the Buddha statue was metal. They probably thought it was just an ordinary plaster Buddha. There is only a significant inherited saying that "Wat Yai has a monk carrying a bird". Carrying a bird means the right toe is 6 fingers that are more than normal. It is a riddle of Dhamma that there are 6 fingers because it represents the ears, eyes, nose, tongue, body, mind, and the inner senses to touch and perceive defilements. It is also a trick of the ancients that has hidden meanings, referring to the cement that is applied to the Buddha image that hides valuable things inside...but the later generations did not understand this trick. 🌿 Later, the metal inside became green and the rust pushed the cement apart, making it known that the inside of the Buddha image was metal. The religious demons found out, so they sneaked in and cut off the Buddha image's head, causing great sadness to the Buddhists of Phetchaburi. Later, they molded a new Buddha head, connected it to the original Buddha image, and restored it with lacquer and gold leaf. Currently, #LuangPhoSokNiew is enshrined on a pedestal base behind the principal Buddha image. In front, there is a wooden board connected as a bridge so that Buddhists can conveniently go in and pay homage. Many people in Phetchaburi Province believe that Luang Pho Hok Niw is sacred and has supernatural powers that can help inspire and dispel suffering that occurs to the villagers. He also gives good fortune to the villagers who come to pay homage to him regularly. Some people have lawsuits, have been cheated, and have not received justice. When they come to pay homage to him, he will help them escape from such suffering...which is truly amazing beyond words. #Luang Pho Hok Niw 🙏🏼 📍 Location: Wat Yai Suwanna Ram 88 Phong Suriya Road, Tha Rap Subdistrict, Mueang Phetchaburi District https://maps.app.goo.gl/KwAj5jKCLRaEDHqc7?g_st=a #Get a discount without relying on luck #Phetchaburi attractions #Thai temples #Spiritual attractions #Beautiful photography attractions

“✨ Experience the charm of the past for over 300 years ✨ Wat Yai Suwannaram, a classic royal temple in the middle of Phetchaburi. This is a treasure trove of Thai art from the Ayutthaya period. 🛕 🌸 Highlights: • Ancient Ubosot with exquisite mural paintings of the gathering of gods • A century-old teakwood Thai-style sala • A Tripitaka hall in the middle of the water, reflecting remarkable Thai wisdom 🕰️ Retrace the history and soak in the magical atmosphere. Don't miss it if you're a religious lover, an art lover, or a history lover! 🙏💛 #WatYaiSuwannaram #PhetchaburiTravel #AyutthayaCharm #ThaiTourism”

Wat Yai Suwannaram, Phetchaburi Province It is an ancient and very important temple in Phetchaburi Province. It was built during the Ayutthaya period. It is a center of delicate and beautiful craftsmanship. In particular, the mural paintings in the chapel are images of gods gathering in Ayutthaya art by craftsmen from Phetchaburi. The ordination hall is made of brick and mortar with a curved lotus base like a ship's base. There is a surrounding gallery in the style of Thai Ayutthaya architecture. The principal Buddha image is a stucco Buddha image covered with gold lacquer in the Mara-Vijaya posture. The Buddha's features are beautifully proportioned. The Sala Karn Parian is a large Thai-style house. It was originally the residence of Phra Sanphet VIII or Phra Chao Suea Ruea to present to the Supreme Patriarch Tangmo. The beautifully carved door panels are historically and artistically significant, as they are late Ayutthaya art. On the door panels, there are traces of Burmese soldiers using axes to cut the door panels to capture people inside. 📍 Tambon Tha Rap, Mueang Phetchaburi District, Phetchaburi Province #Songkran2024TravelPlaces #WatYaiSuwannaram #Phetchaburi

Address - Ton Tan Road, Rai Saton Subdistrict, Phetchaburi Province Atmosphere/Location - Highlights - Million-dollar view Average price per person - 60 Score -#cafe review

Wat Yai Suwannaram in Phetchaburi Province has a door that was hacked to pieces by the Burmese with an axe.