Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan

Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan (Wat Phrathat) in the provincial capital of Nakhon Si Thammarat province is a very famous temple whose oldest parts are about 1.500 years old. It contains a Buddha tooth relic. The central chedi (pagoda), a famous landmark, is 55.78 metres high. The top is entirely covered by pure gold.

Local people of Nakhon Si Thammarat are very fond of legends of all kinds. Several legends are ranking about Wat Prathat, it’s founding and history and the founding of the town of Nakhon Si Thammarat. Since they somehow all seem to differ a little bit, depending on the source that tells them, they are best explored on your visit there.

Location: Nakhon Si Thammarat