Practical information
- Location
- Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya · 14.35556, 100.55250
- Dress code
- Dress politely: long sleeves, trousers or a knee-length skirt; no sleeveless, crop, tight or revealing tops. Take off your shoes before entering the chapel or other buildings. (source: thailand.go.th)
- Period
- Ayutthaya period
Opening hours and entrance fee: no reliable source found, so not listed. Ask on site or check the official website.
About Wat Lokayasutharam
Wat Lokayasutharam is best known for its enormous open-air reclining Buddha, about 37 metres long and 8 metres high, lying in a field on the western side of Ayutthaya island. The temple buildings around it have mostly disappeared, so the white plastered figure rests peacefully under the sky, often draped with a saffron cloth by worshippers. Behind it stand the remains of a prang and brick foundations. It is free to wander around and makes a quick, memorable stop when cycling between the island's temples. Visit early or late to avoid the midday heat.
Highlights
- Open-air reclining Buddha About 37 metres long under the open sky.
- Saffron robe Worshippers drape the statue in cloth.
- Prang ruins Brick remains behind the statue.
Tips for Wat Lokayasutharam
- Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.
- Combine your visit with Wat Phra Si Sanphet, about 1 km away as the crow flies.
More photos of Wat Lokayasutharam
Ruins seen across the grounds, Wat Lokayasutharam Photo: Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wat Lokayasutharam on the map
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Frequently asked questions about Wat Lokayasutharam
Where is Wat Lokayasutharam?
Wat Lokayasutharam is in Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, in central Thailand.
What is Wat Lokayasutharam known for?
Wat Lokayasutharam is best known for its enormous open-air reclining Buddha, about 37 metres long and 8 metres high, lying in a field on the western side of Ayutthaya island. Highlights include Open-air reclining Buddha, Saffron robe and Prang ruins.
How old is Wat Lokayasutharam?
Ayutthaya period.