Wat Prayurawongsawas Worawihan

​🏛️ Wat Prayurawongsawat: An Organized Sanctuary of Noble Kindness ​If you are tired of "tourist-centered" temples and seek something truly authentic, Wat Prayurawongsawat (Wat Prayun) is where you belong. This temple doesn't just show you art; it shows you the true soul of a Thai community. ​The "Noble Home" Vibe: What makes this place stand out is its incredible sense of organization. Entering here feels like being invited into the private estate of a wise, noble elder. Everything is meticulously kept, clean, and systematic. Yet, it never feels stiff or unwelcoming. Instead, it radiates a warm, "Metta" (loving-kindness) that makes you feel like an honored guest rather than just another tourist. ​Why this place is a "Hidden Treasure": ​No Commercialism: You won't find souvenir traps or aggressive sales here. The temple remains a temple—a place for prayer, education, and reflection. ​A Legacy of Giving: This temple is a pillar of the community. It has supported local schools for generations (including my own!) and continues to share wisdom through its Dhamma school. ​The Rare Turtle Pond & White Pagoda: Find peace by the pond feeding turtles or step inside the massive white chedi to see its hidden architectural beauty. 🐢✨ ​A Request for Our Guests: In a place so well-ordered and generous, we naturally ask ourselves: “How can I be a worthy guest?” ​Dress with Honor: To respect the spirit of this noble sanctuary, please ensure shoulders and knees are covered. 👗 ​Support the System: There is No Entrance Fee, which is rare for a place this beautiful. However, maintaining this level of cleanliness—including their wonderful air-conditioned restrooms ❄️—and caring for the animals requires resources. ​Donate with Gratitude: Please don't assume the temple is wealthy. A voluntary donation is a powerful way to say "Thank you" for the peace and education this temple provides to everyone. ​"Visit before 7:00 PM to explore inside the pagoda. Come as a guest, leave with a peaceful heart, and help us keep this organized oasis alive for the next generation." 🙏⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ​💡 Hashtags: ​#WatPrayurawongsawat #BangkokHiddenGem #AuthenticThailand #SustainableTourism #RespectfulTravel #OldTownBangkok #TempleEtiquette #PeacefulOasis

Beautiful Temple on large grounds located near the West end of the Chao Praya Sky Park. Entry is free, two buildings are currently under renovation. There is a garden park located on your right as you enter, with a large variety of plants, flowers, and a pond with countless turtles of various sizes and colours. You can purchase food for the turtles for 20 baht. The grounds are meticulously maintained, complete with sculptured plants along the entrance walls and inside the grounds.

Is an small Oasis of Nature in a bustling city! 100's of resident tortoises in the pond with counter point from sky by pigeons who in small numbers monitor the happenings below. Families come with children and buy food for tortoises which children gleefully feed. The type of trees are rare and their names in Thai and English mentioned. It helps humans to slowdown/ wind down in the speed based society. To allow thoughts amble and feelings grow like young blades of grass. But by the Chedi you have a marvelous Museum where I found some very rare and ancient pieces of Buddhist art. Go up the Chedi and perform the Parikrama to enjoy view of surroundings. I was in the main Wat where Lord Buddha is established and heard Pali recitation od Tripitika by monks and took photos of Jatak scenes painted on the walls. It is to fumigation the mind to remove the Vikaras ( distortions) that one must visit this serene Wat.

If you’re looking to explore beyond The Grand Palace and Wat Arun, definitely make a stop here. It’s a beautiful temple with almost no tourists. Entrance is free, and you can visit both the main temple and the white tower, where you can climb up for a lovely view of the city. Near the entrance, there’s a charming garden area where you can even feed the turtles 🙂🐢

I really loved going to this beautiful temple. Words can't define the feeling especially when you go near a turtle pond to feed them. Everything in this temple was so beautiful and calm. I will visit on my next trip too.

A beautiful and very atmospheric temple, and one of the most famous among people from Bangkok 🙏🏻 A truly wonderful and peaceful place 🪷

Beautiful and quiet temple. Very friendly monks. The staff were quite helpful too.

A must visit Wat. If you want to explore alone, like quiet, peaceful atmosphere, the weekday is better. A museum at the entrance and can also enter inside of the Suthep (upstairs). Near by the Khao More Wat, feed turtles and fish there ( only 20 Baht for turtles food)