Wat Prod Sat: An ancient temple on the banks of the Chao Phraya River

If you are looking for a quiet and historical place to visit in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Wat Protsat in Bang Pa-in District is one of the must-see destinations. 🕍 Wat Protsat: An ancient temple on the banks of the Chao Phraya River with supernatural stories Wat Protsat is located in Khanon Luang Subdistrict, Bang Pa-in District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. It is a temple of the Mahanikaya sect, built in 2235 and granted the royal charter of the boundary markers in 2245. This temple has an interesting story about Luang Pho Protsat, who has holy water that is believed to be able to cure diseases. According to legend, a person skilled in magic conjured up the bones of a ghost into an elephant that floated down the Chao Phraya River and got stuck in front of the temple, causing many locals in the area to fall ill. Luang Pho Protsat pointed to the river and said that the holy water was in the water. The locals scooped up the water in front of the temple to treat their sick relatives, who were cured instantly. Another highlight of the temple is the large Bodhi tree in front of the ordination hall, which clearly shows the head of a Buddha stuck in the roots. Similar to Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya Historical Park 🛣️ Travel from Bangkok From Bangkok, it takes about 1 hour by private car. Or you can take a train from Hua Lamphong Station to Bang Pa-in Station and then take a taxi or a songthaew to Wat Prot Sat. If you are planning to travel to Wat Prot Sat or other attractions in Ayutthaya, Trip.com is a tool that makes your travel more convenient. With complete information and easy booking #Places to visit near Bangkok #Mong takes you to