Temples · Bangkok
Wat Bowonniwet Vihara
วัดบวรนิเวศวิหาร
Royal temple where Thai kings have served as monks, including Rama IX.
Address
พระเจดีย์ 248 Thanon Phra Sumen, Khwaeng Wat Bowon Niwet, Khet Phra Nakhon
About
Wat Bowaniwet Wihan Ratchaworawihan is a major Buddhist temple (wat) in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand. Being the residence of Nyanasamvara Suvaddhana, the late Supreme Patriarch of Thailand, it is the final resting place of two former kings of Chakri Dynasty: King Vajiravudh and King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The temple was established in 1824 by Mahasakti Pol Sep, viceroy during the reign of King Rama III.
Best time to visit
Weekday morning
Tips
Walking distance from Khao San Road. Free entry; small donation expected.
Tags
- Royal
- Monastery
- Banglamphu
- Thai royal family
- Murals