Practical information
- Location
- Phra Phutthabat, Saraburi, Saraburi · 14.71833, 100.78861
- 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 (reign of King Songtham, early 17th century)
Opening hours and entrance fee: no reliable source found, so not listed. Ask on site or check the official website.
About Wat Phra Phutthabat
Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province is a first-class royal temple built around a natural depression in rock believed to be a footprint of the Buddha. According to the Ayutthaya chronicles, the footprint was found in the reign of King Songtham after Sri Lankan monks told Siamese pilgrims that one existed in Siam. The relic is sheltered by a richly decorated mondop with a tiered spire, reached by stairs flanked by naga serpents. It has been a major pilgrimage site for centuries and is especially crowded during its annual festivals.
Highlights
- Buddha footprint A revered footprint in the rock.
- Mondop An ornate pavilion with a tiered spire.
- Naga stairs Serpent balustrades line the steps.
Tips for Wat Phra Phutthabat
- Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.
- Combine your visit with Phra Prang Sam Yot (Lopburi), about 21 km away as the crow flies.
More photos of Wat Phra Phutthabat
Ornate gate to the temple grounds, Wat Phra Phutthabat Photo: Chainwit. · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Naga staircase leading up to the mondop, Wat Phra Phutthabat Photo: กสิณธร ราชโอรส · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wat Phra Phutthabat on the map
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Frequently asked questions about Wat Phra Phutthabat
Where is Wat Phra Phutthabat?
Wat Phra Phutthabat is in Phra Phutthabat, Saraburi, Saraburi province, in central Thailand.
What is Wat Phra Phutthabat known for?
Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi province is a first-class royal temple built around a natural depression in rock believed to be a footprint of the Buddha. Highlights include Buddha footprint, Mondop and Naga stairs.
How old is Wat Phra Phutthabat?
Ayutthaya period (reign of King Songtham, early 17th century).