Temples (Wat) Free
Wat Chet Yot (Wat Jed Yod)
A distinctive temple with a seven-spired stupa modelled on the Mahabodhi Temple in India, set in a quiet garden.
- Category
- Temples (Wat)
- Entrance fee
- Free (donations)
- Hours
- Daily ~06:00-18:00
- Best time
- Morning
- Time needed
- 30-45 min
About Wat Chet Yot (Wat Jed Yod)
A temple that stands out for its seven-spired stupa, modeled after the Mahabodhi Temple in India, set in quiet garden grounds well off the usual tourist route. Because it's a bit further from the Old City, it doesn't see the same foot traffic as the central temples.
Entry is free, and it sits near the National Museum, so it's worth pairing the two if you're already heading that direction. Morning is the best time to visit, when the gardens are at their calmest.
If you've already covered the main Old City temples and want something less crowded, this is a good next stop.
Highlights
- Seven-spired stupa modeled on India's Mahabodhi Temple
- Quiet garden setting
- Free entry
- Off the main tourist route
Tips
- Visit in the morning for a calm, uncrowded experience
- Pair it with a stop at the nearby National Museum
- It's a Grab or car ride from the Old City rather than walkable
- Bring a donation since entry is free
How to get there
Grab/car ~10-15 min from Old City, ~80-120 THB