Temples · Bangkok
Wat Chakrawat Rachawas
วัดจักรวรรดิราชาวาส
Chinatown temple famous for keeping live crocodiles in its pond.
Address
225 ถนน จักรวรรดิ Khwaeng Chakkrawat, Khet Samphanthawong
About
One of the oldest temples in Samphanthawong, and famously home to a small pond with live crocodiles — a legacy of crocs rescued from the Chao Phraya in the 19th century.
Best time to visit
Morning
Tips
Near Ratchawong Pier. Free entry. Crocs visible from a safe railing.
Nearest transit
- Sam Yot
- Wat Mangkon
Tags
- Crocodiles
- Chinatown
- Curiosity
- Historic