Songshan Ciyou Temple
This temple, built in the mid-18th century, is the cradle of development of the Songshan district. The story goes that a monk once roamed this area, carrying a gilded image of Mazu, Goddess of the Sea, as he begged for alms. One day at Xikou—the old name for this district—the monk came upon a number of people, all Mazu believers, from his old home. Together they planned construction of a temple to honor the goddess, and after raising funds for more than 10 years they were able to realize their dream. Construction started in 1753 and was completed in 1757.
The top of the temple roof is richly ornamented; in addition to human figures, there is also a flying dragon placed there because dragons were believed to have the power to prevent fires.
Inside the temple are layer after layer of oil lamps lighted by devotees in the hope that Mazu will grant their wishes. The side altar to the right of the Mazu image enshrines the Earth God, who is protected on either side by...
Wat Lot Chong is an active temple located off the city island in the western area of Ayutthaya in the Ban Pom sub-district. Historical documents mention the temple, but specific details about its history and period of construction are not well known.
The temple is situated near other historical sites, such as Khlong Klaep, which is a defunct canal located off Ayutthaya's city island on the western side south of Wat Lot Chong.
On site is an ordination hall an open sided vihara with seating Buddha statue and other monastic structures. The ubosot was built in the Early Ayutthaya style (1351 - 1488), but its restoration dates from the Late Ratanakosin period (after 1851 AD).
The hall has two elevated porches with each two entries and the porch roof is supported by four columns. The roof of the building is three-tiered, while the longest walls have five windows each. The ordination hall is surrounded by eight "bai sema" or boundary stones, placed in the cardinal and inter-cardinal directions and protected from
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Phlaeng Faifa Fortress
Phlaeng Faifa Fort, also known as Pom Phlaeng Faifa Fortress, is a historical site located in Phra Pradaeng District, Samut Prakan Province, Thailand. It is situated near the Chao Phraya River and was built in 1815 during the reign of King Rama II.
The fort is now a small park and is accessible to visitors. It is one of the few remaining forts from the 18th century, which were constructed to protect the mouth of the Chao Phraya River.
The site has been turned into a public recreation area with parks, gardens, and trees, although only parts of the original structure remain. The fort is also listed as a registered Thai historic site since 1980.
This is one of the few remaining parts of the cities defenses and worth a visit for military history lovers.
Phlaeng Faifa Fortress - Built in 1815 By King Rama II - Bangkok Thailand 2025
Wat Kachai วัดกระช้าย
Wat Krachai is located off the main island, on the western side of the city. It can easily be seen at a distance even though it can be difficult to actually visit. Perched in the middle of several rice fields, where seasonal flooding is commonplace, Wat Kachai has remained isolated until recently. The Fine Arts Department is also renovating this monastery to help with its preservation.
Wat Krachai is a large ruin with a number of structures on site. Its most outstanding feature is a large bell-shaped chedi in the Early Ayutthaya period style. This chedi has been heavily looted over the years, and many large holes have been burrowed deep into the chedi’s surface, weakening the structure.
In addition, there are partially excavated remains of a large ubosot on site. The debris of several Buddha images and sema stones have been stacked on top of the ubosot. Wat Kachai is also surrounded by a number of walls that are clearly visible. These walls provide a good ...
