Wat Phlab Phla Chai is a temple built during the late period of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, specifically between 1684 and 1713, during the reign of King Rama Thibodi IV, also known as King Boromakot. This temple was of great significance in earlier times as it served as a meeting place for military gatherings and a training ground for soldiers. It once housed a royal pavilion near the Phetchaburi River, where the monarch would reside. Once the temple was constructed, it was collectively named Wat Phlab Phla Chai, reflecting the characteristics of the location prior to its establishment as a temple—a name that has been celebrated for over 200 years. The layout of the temple is flat, and a road known as Dadaeng Nakhorn runs through the middle from the city hall to the Rama Raj Nivas Palace, dividing the temple grounds into two sections: the Buddhist area, which includes the location of the assembly hall and sermon hall, and the Sangha area, which accommodates the Buddhist studies school, monks’ residences, merit-making halls, and multipurpose halls. Highlights: The intricately carved designs on the main entrance doors of the assembly hall and the stucco work by local artisans from Phetchaburi are noteworthy features. Information: Community Tourism Enterprise of Mueang Phet District.