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“Luang Pho To, a sacred Buddha image built before Ayutthaya was built.”

Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan It is a royal temple of the second class, Woraviharn type, Maha Nikaya style, built since the Ayutthaya period as the capital city. (From the testimony of the old townspeople said that it was the 15th royal temple) located in the administrative area of the Sangha of Tambon Hor Rattanachai. Located on the east side of the Chao Phraya River. South of the city island The government uses the name Khlong Suan Phlu Subdistrict. (or Tambon Kamang), Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Provinceis Phra Phuttha Trai Ratana Nayok (Luang Pho To), built 26 years before Krungsri Ayutthaya, built to commemorate Phra Chao Sai Nam Phueng, who was the former grandfather of Luang Pho To, called "Phra Naeng Choeng" in the reign of King Rama IV. His Majesty bestowed a new name "Phra Phuttha Trai Ratana Nayok" has always been named until today. The King has patronized all along in succession.

This temple has been a royal temple since ancient times. And now it is a second class royal temple, Worawihan type. Which is enshrined a sacred Buddha image, namely Phra Phuttha Trai Rattananayok (Luang Por To) and 2 gold Buddha images of the Sukhothai period, enshrined in the ubosot, which are revered by both Thais and foreigners.

Wat Phanan Choeng has been an old temple for a long time, and the sanctuary and sanctuary have become very dilapidated. The monks and the government have helped to restore the temple in succession throughout the present time, it has always restored it.

How to get to Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan 3 ways

Travel by car along Phaholyothin Road. Turn into Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province at the third intersection of Wang Noi District. Rojana Road to Big Chedi Wat Sam Pluem At the 1st kilometer marker, turn left onto the road. Passing Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, continue to the temple.
Travel by train to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Station and then take a bus. Or a taxi to cross the boat at Pom Phet Police Station, which is called The Kham Wat Suwan Dararam - Wat Phanan Choeng
Travel by boat. There are 3 boat lines. Southern and Western lines will arrive at the temple which is opposite Pom Phet Police Station before reaching Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province
The northern line will reach the province before reaching the temple.