Practical information
- Location
- Old Sukhothai (Mueang Kao), Sukhothai · 17.02708, 99.69329
- Opening hours
- Daily 07:30-17:30 (northern zone of Sukhothai Historical Park: Wat Si Chum and Wat Phra Phai Luang) (source: virtualhistoricalpark.finearts.go.th)
- Entrance fee
- Northern zone: foreign visitors 120 baht, Thai visitors 20 baht (Sukhothai Historical Park) (source: virtualhistoricalpark.finearts.go.th)
- 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
- Sukhothai period
Times and prices can change; check them shortly before your visit.
About Wat Si Chum (Sukhothai)
Wat Si Chum lies just outside the northern city wall of old Sukhothai and contains one of the most impressive sights in the historical park: Phra Achana, a huge seated Buddha in the 'calling the earth to witness' pose. The statue fills a tall square mondop whose roof has collapsed, so the Buddha now looks out through a narrow opening in the wall. The effect is striking, especially early in the morning. Locals still leave flowers and gold leaf on the hand. This area of the park has its own ticket and opening hours.
Highlights
- Phra Achana A giant Buddha seen through a narrow opening.
- Roofless mondop Tall walls without a roof frame the statue.
- Gold-leaf hand Worshippers press gold leaf on the fingers.
Tips for Wat Si Chum (Sukhothai)
- Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.
- Combine your visit with Wat Mahathat (Sukhothai), about 2 km away as the crow flies.
More photos of Wat Si Chum (Sukhothai)
Mondop entrance seen from the front, Wat Si Chum (Sukhothai) Photo: Chainwit. · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Giant seated Buddha inside the mondop, Wat Si Chum (Sukhothai) Photo: Khunkay · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wat Si Chum (Sukhothai) on the map
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Frequently asked questions about Wat Si Chum (Sukhothai)
Where is Wat Si Chum (Sukhothai)?
Wat Si Chum (Sukhothai) is in Old Sukhothai (Mueang Kao), Sukhothai province, in central Thailand.
What is Wat Si Chum (Sukhothai) known for?
Wat Si Chum lies just outside the northern city wall of old Sukhothai and contains one of the most impressive sights in the historical park: Phra Achana, a huge seated Buddha in the 'calling the earth to witness' pose. Highlights include Phra Achana, Roofless mondop and Gold-leaf hand.
What are the opening hours of Wat Si Chum (Sukhothai)?
Daily 07:30-17:30 (northern zone of Sukhothai Historical Park: Wat Si Chum and Wat Phra Phai Luang) (source: virtualhistoricalpark.finearts.go.th). Check before your visit, as times can change.
Temples nearby
- Wat Mahathat (Sukhothai) 2 km as the crow flies
- Wat Si Sawai (Sukhothai) 2 km as the crow flies
- Wat Chedi Chet Thaeo (Si Satchanalai) 46 km as the crow flies
- Wat Chang Lom (Si Satchanalai) 46 km as the crow flies
- Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Chaliang 46 km as the crow flies