Wat Sa Si
A tranquil island temple set in a lake in the Central Zone, with a Sri Lankan-style bell-shaped chedi, a row of columns and a graceful seated Buddha, reached by footbridges over the water.
- Category
- Temples (Wat)
- Entrance fee
- Inside the Central Zone; covered by the ~200 THB foreigner Central Zone ticket as of 2026 (confirm locally).
- Hours
- Daily approx 06:30-19:30 (park hours). Confirm locally.
- Best time
- Sunrise and sunset, when the Sri Lankan-style bell chedi and walking-Buddha reflect in the surrounding water.
- Time needed
- 20-30 minutes.
About Wat Sa Si
This is the quiet corner of the Central Zone that rushed visitors skip, and it is their loss. Wat Sa Si sits on an island in Traphang Trakuan pond, reached by a short footbridge, and the water setting makes it one of the most photogenic and peaceful spots in the whole park.
The temple itself is simple and lovely: a Sri Lankan-style bell-shaped chedi, a row of columns and a graceful seated Buddha. Nothing showy, just a well-composed scene surrounded by lake.
Come at sunrise or sunset when the chedi and Buddha mirror in the water. It is a short stop, but it is the kind of calm, underrated place that ends up being a favourite.
Highlights
- Island setting on Traphang Trakuan pond
- Sri Lankan-style bell-shaped chedi reflected in the water
- Graceful seated Buddha and a row of columns
- Footbridges over the lake
- One of the most peaceful, photogenic corners of the park
Tips
- Time it for sunrise or sunset to catch the reflection
- It is inside the Central Zone, an easy cycle or walk from the main gate
- Don't rush past it the way tour groups do; it is worth the short stop
- Twenty to thirty minutes covers it comfortably
How to get there
On an island in Traphang Trakuan pond in the Central Zone, reached by a short footbridge; easy cycle/walk from the main entrance. ~12 km from New Sukhothai.