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Wat Paknam
CultureVisit: ~75 min
Buddhist temple in Phasi Charoen, on the Thonburi bank, known as one of the centres of Dhammakaya meditation and the teaching of the monk Luang Pu Sodh. It stands out for a large seated Buddha visible from afar and a modern multi-storey building crowned by a pagoda. It is an active temple, so appropriate clothing is required, and its atmosphere feels more like a monastic community than mass tourism.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Wat Paknam: 2 missions
- Find the complex's great BuddhaWalk round the grounds until you find the main statue and observe its size relative to the buildings.
- Observe the temple's daily lifeNotice the monks, the offerings and the meditation area, without interrupting the ceremonies.
Near Wat Paknam
Wat Arun3.2 km awayChao Phraya Sky Park3.6 km awayPak Khlong Talat3.6 km awayWat Pho3.7 km awayWat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace4.1 km awayAsiatique The Riverfront4.1 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Wat Paknam?
Allow about 1 h 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Wat Paknam?
Find the complex's great Buddha and Observe the temple's daily life.
What is there to see near Wat Paknam?
Wat Arun (3.2 km), Chao Phraya Sky Park (3.6 km) and Pak Khlong Talat (3.6 km).
Source: Wikipedia