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The statue of the seated Buddha is said to have shed tears the day the town was sacked by the Burmese in 1769 and it is perhaps for this reason that it is so venerated today. All day long, Thais carry out merit-making activities (such as offering tulle scarves), which are thought to be essential for reincarnation. It is thanks to this imposing 19m-high, gold-covered statue that Wat Phanan Choeng, built in 1324, is so famous. The temple is also home to an impressive collection of 80 000 Buddhas.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide577 m - Ayutthaya
- The Green Guide1.14 Km - Ayutthaya
- The Green Guide1.41 Km - Ayutthaya
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Where to sleepnearby
- From THB3,135Baan Pomphet434 m - 13/5, Thanon Uthong, Tambon Horrattanachai, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
- From THB790Phromsuk Hotel Ayutthaya769 m - 11/44-45 Pridiphanomyong Rd., Horrattanathai, Ayutthaya 13000, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
- From THB2,250Krodyle Mindfulness House775 m - Thanon Uthong Ho Rattanachai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
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Where to eatnearby
- Baan Pomphet$$MICHELIN 2024421 m - 13/5 U Thong Road, Ho Rattanachai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
- Phae Krung Kao$$MICHELIN 2024543 m - 4/1 U Thong Road, Ho Rattanachai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
- Gu Cherng$$$MICHELIN 20241.06 Km - LF, Krungsri River Hotel, 27/2 Mu 11, Rochana Road, Kamang, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
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