Wat Mahathat (The Temple of the Great Relic)

The Iconic Buddha Head in the Tree Roots

 If you only visit one temple in Ayutthaya, make it this one. Wat Mahathat is the headquarters of the Ayutthaya Historical Park and home to one of the most famous images in Thailand: a sandstone Buddha head entwined in the roots of a Bodhi tree. Beyond this iconic spot, the temple grounds are vast, featuring rows of truncated Buddha statues and crumbling prangs that paint a vivid picture of the city's past destruction and resilience.

Opening Time: Daily, 08:30 – 18:30.

Location: Naresuan Road, Tha Wasuk, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.

How to get there:

- From Ayutthaya Railway Station: Take a Tuk-Tuk (approx. 10 mins / 60-100 THB). It is centrally located and easy to find.