WAT MAHATHAT
Wat Mahathat Ayutthaya: Explore the Iconic Temple Ruins and Famous Buddha Head in the Banyan Tree
Wat Mahathat with the famous image of the Buddha's head in a Banyan tree. It was one of the most important temples of the old Ayutthaya kingdom and held many royal ceremonies and celebrations. In 1767 Ayutthaya and the temple came under attack from Burmese forces and Wat Mahathat was set on fire.
See below for map and directions.
Wat Mahathat
How To Get To Wat Mahathat
The temple ruins are located on the intersection of Chikun Alley and Naresuan Road in the center of old Chiang Rai with the main entry and carpark on Chikun Alley.
An easy way to get there is to take a tuk-tuk from your location.
