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Wat Yannawa

Wat Yannawa

Wat Yannawa is an old Ayutthaya period temple located on Charoen Krung Road in the Sathorn area of Bangkok. It’s famous for the unique Chinese Junk shaped chedi and viharn.

Wat Yannawa in Bangkok
The Boat

It was built in this style by King Rama III to remind people that the Chinese Junk ships were quickly disappearing and being replaced by steamships, so he wanted to show future generations what they looked like.

Wat Yannawa The Boat Temple Bangkok Tourist Attraction in Bangkok
One of the Chedis
Wat Yannawa The Boat Temple Bangkok
The Wheelhouse

The Boat

The Chinese Junk is made of concrete and over 40 meters long. The two white chedis mimic the ship’s masts. At the back of the boat, the wheelhouse contains Buddha images where worshippers pray and leave offerings. Alongside the boat is a statue of the temple’s founder, King Rama III.

Wat Yannawa The Boat Temple Bangkok Tourist Attraction in Bangkok
The Ordination Hall
Wat Yannawa The Boat Temple Bangkok Tourist Attraction in Bangkok
Buddha Images

The Ordination Hall

Behind the boat is a small ordination hall containing Buddha images. There is also a Chinese shrine to Guan Yin on the grounds.

Wat Yannawa The Boat Temple Bangkok Tourist Attraction in Bangkok
Chinese Shrine to Guan Yin
Wat Yannawa The Boat Temple Bangkok
Wat Yannawa

Where is Wat Yannawa?

Location: 40 Charoen Krung Road.

District: Silom Riverside.

Opening Hours: 06.00-20.00

Admission: Free

Rules: Dress Respectfully

How to get to Wat Yannawa: BTS: Saphan Taksin station. Turn right on exiting.

Boat: Chao Phraya Express Boat – Sathorn Pier (N1)

Bus: 1, 15, 17, 35, 75, 163, 504, 547

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