Wat Si Chum is located on the outskirts of the old city of Sukhothai in the northwest. which is part of the Sukhothai Historical Park Sukhothai Province It is an old temple with a long history. Especially Phra Achana The steadfast one is not shaken Sukhothai period Buddha image Large stucco Buddha image in subduing Mara The lap size is about 11.3 meters wide and about 15 meters high on the side of the Ubosot. There will be a small path to go up to the back area of the Buddha image. when speaking from that point There will be a sound echoing throughout the temple. In ancient times, it was believed that this Buddha could speak. The ancient story tells that when King Naresuan came to set up camp at Wat Si Chum here. He saw that the soldiers had no morale to fight against the enemy. therefore came up with a trick for the soldiers to climb up behind the Buddha image and then made a speech to call morale Therefore, it is the source of the talking Buddha image. Come in the morning and in the evening, take pictures very beautifully. The entrance to the sanctuary is quite narrow for only 1-2 people, but inside there is a tall and beautiful Buddha image. It can be said that it is almost the most complete body in this historical park. Foreigners and foreigners often come to take pictures on a regular basis (entrance fee is 20 baht).
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Wat Si Chum, Sukhothai
Province: Sukhothai
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Hour of Operation
- Monday:07:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday:07:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday:07:00 - 17:00
- Thursday:07:00 - 17:00
- Friday:07:00 - 17:00
- Saturday:07:00 - 21:00
- Sunday:07:00 - 21:00